Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, believes the Black Stars hold a slight edge as they prepare to face Madagascar on neutral ground in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

The crucial Matchday six encounter will see Ghana take on the Barea at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium in Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. While the game is technically an away fixture for the Black Stars, playing at a neutral venue may ease some of the usual pressures of an opponent’s home crowd.

Speaking to Ghana FA media, Addo acknowledged the advantage but cautioned against complacency. “It should be an advantage for us. Actually, yes, it’s an advantage because playing away with a full stadium is always tough,” the 49-year-old tactician explained. “But sometimes, it’s also a psychological trap. If you think it won’t be a hostile atmosphere, you might relax a bit. For me, we have to stay on our toes.”

Ghana heads into the match full of confidence after a commanding 5-0 victory over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Black Stars will be eager to maintain their momentum against Madagascar as they push to secure a fifth World Cup appearance in the USA, Canada, and Mexico next year.