In a bid to restore some pride for the Black Stars, Ghana head coach Otto Addo is determined to secure a win against Niger in their final Group F match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Despite being eliminated from contention for next year’s tournament in Morocco, Addo views Monday’s encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium as an opportunity to end the campaign on a positive note.

Speaking ahead of the match, Addo emphasized the importance of fighting for Ghana’s dignity and avoiding a last-place finish in the group. “We are looking forward to tomorrow [to beat Niger], not to end up as last,” he stated. “We want to beat them for our honour and for third place.”

Ghana’s performance in the qualifiers has been underwhelming, with the team sitting fourth in Group F on three points after five matches, having managed three draws and two losses. Their most recent outing—a 1-1 draw against Angola last Friday—sealed their fate in the qualifiers, leaving the Black Stars with one last chance to give their fans something to cheer about.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 GMT, and Addo hopes his team can deliver a spirited performance in front of their home crowd.