Black Stars coach Otto Addo is focused on reversing Ghana's fortunes as they face Angola in a critical 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
The four-time AFCON champions are winless after four games, with two draws and two losses, leaving them at the bottom of the group with just two points. Ghana must win their remaining matches and hope for favorable results from other teams to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Ghana’s chances received a boost on Thursday when Niger shocked Sudan with a 4-0 victory at the Stade de Kégué in Togo. This result gives the Black Stars a glimmer of hope, but the pressure is on to secure maximum points against Angola.
Otto Addo remains optimistic about his team's ability to upset Angola on their home turf, the Estádio 11 de Novembro, on Friday. A win is crucial not only for morale but also to ensure Ghana stays in contention for qualification.
The Black Stars also need Sudan to lose against Angola in the final round of matches to improve their chances of making it to the tournament. Failure to win against Angola would put Ghana at risk of missing the AFCON for the first time in 20 years.
The decisive clash is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT, with the Palancas Negras hosting the Black Stars in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
