Sports News of Friday, 28 June 2024

Source: footballghana.com

Black Stars an example of how diverse backgrounds can unite – Otto Addo

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has highlighted the Black Stars as an example of how diverse cultures and individuals from different backgrounds can unite.

Ghana has a long-standing history of integrating people from various backgrounds into the national team since the '90s, with players like Anthony Baffoe, Otto Addo himself, and now Alexander Djiku, Inaki Williams, and Tariq Lamptey.

These players were born abroad and naturalized to represent the Black Stars at the international level.

Many have become key figures for the team, seamlessly integrating with the players born in Ghana.

Discussing the importance of quick adaptation for these players, Black Stars head coach Otto Addo emphasized the need to expedite this process to facilitate integration.

"It's crucial that newcomers embrace Ghanaian culture," Addo told 3Sports. "Our team is a testament to how people from diverse backgrounds can come together as one, transcending religious and tribal differences."