Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has refused to make an explicit comment on the illegal mining menace that has bedevilled the country.<\/p>\n Hundreds of Ghanaians have been protesting the galamsey situation in the country, with the government under huge pressure to declare a state of emergency in the mining areas.<\/p>\n The topic came up during Otto Addo\u2019s press conference for the announcement of Ghana\u2019s team for the games against Sudan, and Otto Addo pleaded for time to make a categorical statement on it.<\/p>\n Despite his admission that the galamsey menace is a major problem, he fell short of joining the campaign, reasoning that he does not want to distract attention from the game.<\/p>\n He, however, indicated that the team will be open to questions about the crusade against illegal mining after the doubleheader against Sudan.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is a very serious problem, but we have to focus on our jobs. There are a lot of things which could distract us. I have been questioning myself about what I could have done better. Our focus now is Sudan, and afterwards, we can talk about any other topic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The Black Stars will play Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 10, 2024.<\/p>\n Ghana occupy the third position with one point in Group F of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers after two matches.<\/p>\n![\"Black](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/433\/43306118.295.jpg\" "\\"Black")
Black Stars coach, Otto Addo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n