Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, is confident that his team will emerge victorious in their crucial TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan today.
Reflecting on the previous match at the Accra Sports Stadium, which ended in a goalless draw, Addo believes that the performance in that game has given him hope for success in the upcoming encounter.
In a pre-match press conference held in Libya, the coach expressed his optimism, stating that with the right mindset and a bit of luck, Ghana could secure the much-needed win.
I'm sure that, like I said, if we show the same attitude towards this game, the same belief, and stay mentally strong, then I'm very sure we will win this game. The last game gives me great confidence that we can do it, Addo said.
He acknowledged that luck plays a role in football, but he is hopeful that fortune will favour his side this time. It’s part of football; sometimes you're lucky, sometimes you're unlucky. It belongs to the game, but the probability is very high that you can’t be unlucky three times in a row, he added, referring to the team's fortunes heading into the match.
The bigger picture for Ghana
For Ghana, a win today is crucial to remain in contention for AFCON 2025 qualification. Failure to secure victory would seriously jeopardise their chances of progressing, with the path to the tournament in Morocco becoming more difficult.
On the other hand, a win for Sudan would mean they would only need one more victory to advance, as they currently sit with four points in the group.
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