Ghana coach Otto Addo has called on Ghanaian football fans to be patient as he works on building a strong team for the future.
Addo made this appeal following the Black Stars’ hard-fought 4-3 win over the Central African Republic in their fourth match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium on Monday night.
In this thrilling encounter, Jordan Ayew scored a hat trick, and Abdul Fatawu contributed another goal for Ghana, while Louis Mafouta also netted three times for the Wild Beasts.
Despite the victory, Addo has emphasized the need for time and patience in building a cohesive team. “Rome wasn’t built in a day. It takes time to build a team, and we will need time,” the 43-year-old coach told the press after the match.
He highlighted that the current squad consists of young players who will grow and adapt to the new system. “We have young players who will grow and adapt,” he added.
Ghana now sits at the top of Group I with nine points from four games, holding a three-point lead over Madagascar and Comoros, who each have a game in hand. This crucial win has strengthened Ghana’s position in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
