Otto Addo Targets Victory to Revive Qualification Hopes

The Black Stars of Ghana, led by head coach Otto Addo, are gearing up for a critical showdown against Angola on Friday in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Winless after four games, Ghana’s hopes of making it to the continental showpiece hang by a thread, and this match represents their last chance to reclaim their destiny.

The four-time AFCON champions have endured a dismal campaign, registering just two points from two draws and two losses. Rooted at the bottom of their group, the team must secure maximum points in their final two fixtures while hoping other results, like Sudan’s recent 4-0 defeat to Niger, work in their favor.

A victory at Angola’s Estádio 11 de Novembro at 19:00 GMT is non-negotiable for the Black Stars. Anything less would put their AFCON hopes in jeopardy, marking the first time in 20 years that Ghana might miss the tournament.

Otto Addo has expressed optimism, rallying his players to deliver a shock result on Angolan soil. With Sudan set to face Angola next week, the Black Stars also find themselves banking on the Palancas Negras to eliminate their rivals while they focus on winning both remaining matches.

Ghana’s rich AFCON legacy hangs in the balance as fans brace for this must-win encounter.