Despite Ghana's struggles in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, head coach Otto Addo is determined to lead the team to a strong showing in their final group game against Niger. While qualification for the tournament is no longer possible, Addo wants to ensure that Ghana avoids finishing last in Group F and shows pride in their performance.
Ghana to Face Niger in Final AFCON Qualifier Despite Elimination
Despite being eliminated from contention for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ghana's head coach Otto Addo has expressed his determination to lead the team to a strong finish in their final group match against Niger.
Ghana's hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Côte d'Ivoire were dashed after they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Madagascar in their fifth group game. However, Addo is keen to ensure that the Black Stars avoid finishing bottom of Group F.
"We may be out of the running for qualification, but we still have a lot to play for," Addo said. "We want to show our pride and determination, and we want to finish the campaign on a positive note."
Ghana will be looking to build on their impressive performance against Madagascar, in which they dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities. Despite the defeat, Addo was encouraged by his team's display.
"We showed a lot of good qualities in that game," he said. "We played with intensity and created chances. We just need to be more clinical in front of goal."
Niger, on the other hand, have already lost all five of their group matches and have no chance of advancing to the tournament. However, the Mena will be hoping to end their campaign with a victory and avoid finishing bottom of the group.
The match between Ghana and Niger will take place on March 28th in Accra.
Top 5 FAQs about the Ghana v Niger Match
Q: When and where is the match? A: March 28th, 2023, in Accra, Ghana.
Q: What are the stakes? A: Ghana is eliminated from AFCON contention, while Niger hopes to avoid finishing bottom of the group.
Q: Who is the favorite? A: Ghana is the heavy favorite, despite their recent defeat to Madagascar.
Q: What is the significance of the match for Ghana? A: Ghana wants to finish the campaign on a positive note and avoid finishing last in the group.
Q: What is the significance of the match for Niger? A: Niger hopes to end their campaign with a victory and avoid finishing bottom of the group.
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