Black Stars coach, Otto Addo
Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has complained about the quality of the Chad national stadium pitch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Chad will host the Black Stars at the Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Deby Itno for the matchday 7 fixture of the qualifiers.
Speaking ahead of the game, Otto Addo who complained about the nature of the pitch wondered why CAF would approve such a pitch for a Category C game.
“The pitch is not really good. I’m surprised CAF allowed this pitch. For the players, it’s like playing on concrete.”
Otto Addo complains about terrible nature of pitch in Chad ahead of World Cup qualifier
“Its hard really hard for the players its like playing on concrete but there is nothing we can do so we have to take it as it comes,” Otto Addo said in an interview with the GFA’s media team.
The Black Stars are currently on top of their group in the World Cup qualifiers with 15 points, followed by Comoros who are second with 12 points after six games.
The game between the Black Stars and Chad at the Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Deby Itno will be live on GhanaWeb.
Build up for the game on GhanaWeb will kick off at 12pm.
“I’m surprised CAF allowed this pitch. For the players, it’s like playing on concrete.”
Black Stars 🇬🇭 head coach Otto Addo raises concerns about the astroturf they will face Chad 🇹🇩 on tomorrow.#JoySports pic.twitter.com/zxEMYACPBi
— #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) September 3, 2025
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