By Simon Asare
Accra, March 22, GNA – Ghana Black Stars coach Otto Addo believes Monday’s match against Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be a tough test for his team.
The Black Stars moved to the top of Group I standings in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after comfortably edging Chad 5-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana would play Madagascar at Al Hoceima Grand Stadium in Morocco as they seek to extend their lead at the top of the group and put them in pole position for qualification.
But coach Otto Addo, in a post-match interview after their win against Chad, stated that they are focused on maintaining their position at the top of the group.
“First of all, I am happy that we won and also that we scored a lot of goals, but to be honest, we have to concentrate on Monday; it will be a different game. It will be much, much difficult and we are already thinking ahead of that game.
“I think the boys have done well and we want to congratulate them. We want to thank the President, the Sports Minister for supporting us, the media also for supporting us, giving us good vibes and the people of Ghana for still supporting us despite difficulties in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers,” he said.
Otto Addo stated that they have examined Madagascar’s recent 4-1 victory over the Central African Republic and believe they have a decent team, but they are still focused on winning.
“They have a really, really good team, and surely we are also analysing their last game. They had a big, big victory against the Central African Republic.
“Like I said, it’s going to be very, very tough for us. But the preparation starts now. It’s good that we won, and we can focus on that now,” he said.
The highly anticipated encounter with Madagascar on Monday would kick off at 7pm local time.
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