2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: I am confident of winning against Angola, says Ghana coach Otto Addo

Published on: 05 September 2024

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo says he is convinced about picking up all three points against Angola but admits it will not be easy.

Ghana will host the Palancras Negras in their opener of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium later tonight.

In the last two years, the two teams have met each other twice with the only win going for Ghana; a narrow 1-0 win in Kumasi.

Ahead of the game, Addo is aware of the challenge the Palancras Negras bring but remains convinced of a win.

"I’m convinced that we can beat them, but it won’t be easy. And also we had some injuries, but I think the squad is ready," he said at Wednesday's presser.

"We have a lot of players who can match up. And surely on this way, I wish all the players who are injured, Kamaldeen, Gideon Mensah, Alexander Djiku and the rest so we have more which are injured and I wish them a speedy recovery and then we see how the season goes when they come back," he added.

The game against Angola is scheduled for a 16:00 GMT kickoff. The Black Stars will take on Niger in the second Group F game on Monday, September 9 in Berkane.