Ghana head coach Otto Addo has urged his players to go all out for victory against the Central African Republic (CAR) to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars face CAR today, October 8, at the Stade d’Honneur de Meknès in Morocco, in their penultimate Group I qualifier.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Addo revealed that his squad is well-prepared and in high spirits ahead of the crucial encounter.
“We are in a comfortable position that we can look at ourselves and we want to win this game,” Addo said. “If we win this game, we have a high probability of qualifying for the World Cup. But this is just the first step.”
Addo emphasized the need for focus and defensive discipline throughout the 90 minutes, recalling lessons from their hard-fought victory over Chad.
“We have to fight defensively, especially to the last minute. I have a very good feeling that we can keep a clean sheet and score one or two goals.”
When asked about the prospect of becoming the first Ghanaian coach to guide the national team to two World Cups, Addo downplayed the personal milestone.
“I don’t think too much about myself; it’s about the team. We want to win this game tomorrow, and then we’ll see.”
Ghana currently lead Group I with 19 points, three ahead of second-placed Madagascar. The Black Stars will wrap up their qualifying campaign on Sunday, October 12, when they host Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.
