‘Otto Addo Needs Five Years to Build a Black Stars Team Capable of Winning Trophies: Asamoah Gyan’ Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has expressed his belief that new Black Stars coach Otto Addo requires at least five years to establish a formidable team capable of winning trophies. Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, has witnessed the challenges faced by previous national team coaches and believes that Addo needs time to implement his vision. “Otto Addo is a good coach, but he needs time,” Gyan told Citi FM. “He needs five years to build a team that can win trophies. It’s not going to be easy, but I have confidence in him.” Addo, who previously worked as an assistant coach with the German national team, was appointed as the head coach of the Black Stars in February 2022. He has since overseen two friendly matches, a 1-1 draw against Nigeria and a 3-0 defeat to Brazil. Gyan acknowledged that Addo’s recent results have been disappointing but urged fans to be patient. “We need to give him time to implement his ideas,” Gyan said. “He’s trying to build a new team, and that takes time. We need to support him and be patient.” The former Sunderland and Al Ain striker also called for unity within the team and the country. “We need to come together as a nation and support the Black Stars,” Gyan said. “We need to create a positive atmosphere for the team to thrive. If we do that, I believe we can achieve great things.” Ghana has a rich footballing history but has not won a major trophy since the African Cup of Nations in 1982. Addo will be tasked with guiding the Black Stars to success at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast and the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Gyan Cautions against High Black Stars ExpectationsGyan Cautions against High Black Stars Expectations Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has urged Ghanaians to temper their expectations for the Black Stars despite their recent successes in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars have won both their matches in the qualifiers thus far, including a comeback victory against Mali and an exciting 4-3 triumph over the Central African Republic. These results have boosted Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. However, Gyan believes that the current team, led by Otto Addo, needs more time to develop into a championship-caliber side. “Ghanaians should limit their expectations from the Black Stars,” he said in an interview with Pure FM. “The players are young; we should let the coach build the team. Let’s say it will take him five years to develop it. After that, we can expect them to win trophies.” Gyan pointed out that the team is relatively inexperienced, with Addo relying heavily on young players in the World Cup qualifiers. He believes that the team needs time to fully integrate and develop a strong understanding before they can be considered serious contenders for major titles. “The players are young, they are talented, and they have potential,” Gyan added. “But they need time to grow, and they need to play together more. We should not put too much pressure on them.” Ghana’s next World Cup qualifiers will be in September, where they will face Benin and Angola. A strong performance in these matches could further enhance Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but Gyan’s cautionary words serve as a reminder that patience is key as the team continues to rebuild.Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan believes it will take at least five years for Otto Addo to build a Black Stars team capable of winning trophies. Addo, who was appointed as Ghana coach in February, led the team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where they were eliminated in the group stage. Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, said Addo needs time to implement his philosophy and build a team that can compete for titles. “I think Otto Addo needs at least five years to build a team that can win trophies,” Gyan said. “He has a good foundation to work with, but he needs time to develop the team and get them playing his way.” Gyan said Addo has the potential to be a successful coach, but he needs to be given time to build a team that can compete with the best in Africa. “Otto Addo is a good coach, but he needs time,” Gyan said. “He has the potential to be a successful coach, but he needs to be given the time to build a team that can compete with the best in Africa.”