Otto Addo, the coach of Ghana, is delivering a clear message to his team as they prepare for a critical showdown against the Central African Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
With the match scheduled for Monday, June 10, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana finds themselves in a pivotal moment, currently situated in third place in Group I, trailing behind Madagascar and Comoros.
Despite their recent victory over Mali, clinching a 2-1 win and securing six points from three games, Addo stresses the importance of maintaining unwavering focus and intensity.
Echoing Addo’s sentiment, Mohammed Kudus acknowledges the daunting challenge presented by the Central African Republic.
Speaking to the press on Sunday, Kudus asserts, “One thing is for sure, it’s going to be a difficult game. We hope for an easy win, but we must not underestimate our opponents.”
Addo reinforces this sentiment, declaring, “We can’t afford to relax now.”
As a former Borussia Dortmund coach, Addo remains steadfast in his mission to guide Ghana to their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance, having previously steered the team to qualification for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
With the match set to kick off at 19:00 GMT, Ghana is poised to assert their dominance and secure their place in the FIFA World Cup once again. Under Addo’s leadership, the team exudes confidence as they prepare to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.