Ghana coach, Otto Addo, remains confident in his team’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite a tough start to the qualifiers.
Addo’s optimism follows a string of disappointing results for the Black Stars, who suffered a 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium and were held to a 1-1 draw against Niger.
Currently sitting third in the group with just one point, the pressure is on.
However, Addo is confident that the team can still secure a spot in the tournament, which will be held in Morocco.
“Surely it’s [qualification] possible. Everybody who can calculate knows it’s possible,” Otto Addo stated as captured by journalist Micky Jnr on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF Coaches Symposium in Ivory Coast
“We have the advantage, now that we are playing against Sudan front and back, a direct and concrete team, surely we have to beat them.”
“These are small finals, I had a small final myself when we were successful against Nigeria.
“I think even though we started badly but Afcon qualification games we still have a bit chance to qualify when we get at least 4 out of the 2 games, yes it’s possible,” he added.
Ghana will face Sudan in a crucial doubleheader in October. The Black Stars will first host the Falcons at a yet-to-be-confirmed venue before travelling for the return leg at Al-Merrikh Stadium.
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