The Black Stars are set to take on Niger in a pivotal AFCON qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, November 18, 2024. The outcome of this match is crucial for Ghana’s advancement to the 2025 tournament in Morocco.
The venue was selected after CAF decided that the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi was unfit for hosting international games.
The team will play its second consecutive qualifier in Accra, where it also played its previous game against Sudan.
Ghana’s journey to qualify has been disheartening, as they currently hold the third position in Group F with just two points from four games. The Black Stars need to defeat Niger in order to keep their tournament dreams alive.
With Angola at the top of the group with 10 points and Sudan in a solid second place with seven points, Ghana’s chances of a comeback are dwindling. A win against Niger is crucial for the Black Stars to keep their qualification hopes alive, while a loss or tie could spell an early end to their campaign.
The pressure is on Otto Addo.
Coach Otto Addo is under growing pressure due to the disappointing results, facing scrutiny from fans and critics. Securing a win on November 18 is vital for both the team’s qualification prospects and the stability of the coaching staff.
Despite their low position in the group with only one point, Niger is a team that should not be taken lightly, as they are determined to disrupt Ghana’s chances of qualifying. Ghana has to be sharp and precise in order to ensure no mistakes happen in this high-pressure game.