World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana coach Otto Addo reflects on chances against Chad

Ghana goes to the battlefield against Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday – a game the four time African champions are looking to win and consolidate their lead.

The Black Stars currently lead group I with 15 points, three better than Comoros who are away to Mali in a crucial encounter on Thursday for match day seven.

Ahead of Ghana’s game against Chad, head coach, Otto Addo has reacted to the challenge they should expect in N’Djamena.

“We’re excited, looking forward to that match. We know it’s going to be tough to play away in Africa; it’s always tough. “The boys look good and sharp on the pitch today. So, yeah, I’m looking forward to the match tomorrow.”

“Now, also under these circumstances, it will be different because the players are not used to playing on artificial grass. But let’s see, I think we are mentally prepared,”

The Thursday’s clash marks Chad’s first home fixture in the qualifiers, having played all their previous games away from home. Ghana are looking for their fifth FIFA World Cup qualification after previously appearing in 2006, 2010, 2014 and the 2022 editions.

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