Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, exudes confidence in his team’s capability to triumph over any African opposition when they find their rhythm.
The remarks come ahead of one of the Black Stars’ two friendly matches against Nigeria.
Addo, who recently secured a 34-month deal as the senior national team’s head coach, expressed optimism despite the team’s recent lackluster performances. Ghana faced intense scrutiny and criticism following their early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the second consecutive time.
In an interview, the 43-year-old acknowledged the evolving landscape of African football, emphasizing that there are no longer any easy matches. However, he remained upbeat, asserting that with proper preparation and an understanding of opponents’ strengths, coupled with the talent within the team, the Black Stars are formidable opponents.
“I think this is the reality that the countries have moved closer together,” Addo stated on the Ghana FA website. “There is no so-called lower team that you win by five or six goals to zero. All the teams have adapted to a high level, and for that, we need to be better prepared and aware of their strength. If we can find solutions to their style of play, then I know that with the quality that we have, coupled with the young players, we will be hard to beat. Once that is done, in Africa, we can beat anyone.”
The friendly against Nigeria is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 GMT at the Stade de Marrakesh. Following this encounter, the Black Stars will face the Cranes of Uganda on March 26, wrapping up their international friendlies.
