Bubiashie community award Otto Addo as first Ghanaian to play and coach at the World Cup

Ogyem SolomonJanuary 3, 2023

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Former Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has been honoured by the residents of Bubiashie community after becoming the first Ghanaian to debut at the World Cup both as a player and coach.

The Borrusia Dortmund scout coach who has been in Ghana for the December festivities was awarded with a plaque by the Otto Addo Fan Club for his feat in leading Ghana to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Otto Addo has been bonding with the people of Bubiashie community and took part in a health walk which was held on the last day of the year 2022.

Otto Addo who grew up in Bubiashie before moving to Germany was a member of Ghana’s squad that represented the country at its first appearance at the FIFA World Cup in 2006.

16-years after making his debut at the World Cup, Otto Addo led Ghana to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after eliminating Nigeria in the playoffs.

As coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo became the first Ghanaian coach to win a match at the Mundial when Ghana defeated South Korea. Unfortunately, Ghana exited the tournament after losing to Portugal and Uruguay.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Ogyem SolomonJanuary 3, 2023

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.