Several members of the Black Stars technical team, including Head Coach Otto Addo, were involved in an accident on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road, causing concern among the Ghanaian football community.
The accident occurred when the team was returning from the Champion of Champion match between Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex 1996 and FA Cup holders Nsoatreman on Saturday, August 31.
The vehicle carrying Head Coach, Otto Addo, Assistant Coach John Paintsil, and Goalkeeper's Trainer Fatawu Dauda, a Land Cruiser with registration number GR 6521-21, avoided a head-on collision with a pickup truck which veered off into its lane with some damage to the vehicle.
Images shared on social media showed significant damage to their vehicle, with goalkeepers' trainer Fatau Dauda seen walking near the wreckage. "We are happy to report that all three members of the technical team are in stable condition and will undergo further medical assessments, as a precautionary measure, upon their return to Accra. "We are confident that the technical team will be in good shape and ready to lead the Black Stars in the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger. "We appreciate the concern shown by the public and ask for your continued support and prayers as we prepare for these important matches," the GFA statement read.
BREAKING NEWS: ‼️ Black Stars technical team members were involved in an accident on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road.
They were returning from Tarkwa after attending the Champion of Champions match between Nsoatreman and Samartex.
We are thankful for their lives.
pic.twitter.com/odgPwmQhZm - PublicEyeJourno🇳🇬🇬🇭 (@Evans_Adjokatse) September 1, 2024