BVB: Talent coach Otto Addo becomes Ghana's national coach

At BVB he once played, at BVB he has become an important support as a talent coach. Now, however, Otto Addo has adopted an offer as a chief coach - at the Ghanaian national team.

Ghana, for which the native Hamburger played between 1999 and 2006 15 internationals, has not survived the preliminary round for the first time since 2006 and now planned a change. Addo had already looked after the selection as a co-trainer, but was not parked by BVB for the Africa Cup.

Addo Assist is about George Boateng, as a technical director, the former Newcastle coach Chris Hughton was discontinued. After the Africa Cup is for Ghana in front of the World Cup in winter. In March, the World Cup play-offs are against Nigeria.

Kehl: "Of course we have met this request"

"The Ghanaian Association has come to us with the request to freeze Otto Addo for the two games of this country game period. To be national coach of his homeland, is always something special and a great honor," said BVB License Power Manager Sebastian Kehl the "picture". "Of course, we have therefore met this wish. Otto's activity at BVB does not affect the commitment during the country of international periods."