Ghana head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he picks up tactical knowledge from both Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho.
The former Ghana international, who was born in Hamburg, spent his entire professional career in Germany, playing for Hannover, Borussia Dortmund, and Mainz.
After retiring from professional football, Addo transitioned into management, serving as Dortmund’s assistant coach until he joined Ghana permanently in March.
During a press conference in Accra, where he announced his squad for the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR), Addo was asked which manager he models his game after.
The 48-year-old stated that he is always ready to learn from other coaches, incorporating ideas from both Guardiola’s and Mourinho’s philosophies. He explained that his tactical approach varies depending on the opponent, describing himself as “a mixture of everything.”
“For me, I always try to learn. I’m a coach who wants to learn, listen, and take advice even from lower-level coaches. I’m always open to discussions with other coaches, so I’m a learner,” Addo said.
“I learn a lot from Guardiola, I learn a lot from Mourinho, and I learn a lot from other coaches, including what not to do as a coach. In the end, I think I’m a mixture of everything. I can play offensively, defensively, or a mix of both. I believe I’m good at reading the game and predicting what will happen.”
Ghana will travel to Mali for the World Cup qualifiers on June 6 before hosting CAR four days later.
