Black Stars head coach Otto Addo (R)
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has conceded that Ghana’s performance in their 1-1 draw with Chad was far from the level required in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Ghana appeared on course for another victory in Group I when Jordan Ayew put them ahead in the 17th minute. But the Chadians struck late, with Celestine Ecua equalising in the 88th minute to frustrate the four-time African champions in N’Djamena.
Speaking after the match, Addo expressed disappointment with his side’s wastefulness despite dominating play.
“I can’t say we played excellently, or we played well because it was a draw. The result is everything, we had a lot of corners, we did nothing out of that,” he said.
“We had a lot of shots, attempts on goal, we had a lot of ball possession and normally we have to win this game. This, in the end, surely, is not good enough, and we have to improve, especially on our execution,” Addo.
The Black Stars will have little time to regroup as they prepare to host Mali in a crucial Matchday 8 encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT.
Despite the setback, Ghana remain top of Group I with 16 points.
