Kwabena Yeboah has expressed concerns about the challenge Otto Addo faces in Ghana’s upcoming AFCON qualifier against Sudan. The match, scheduled for October 10, 2024, will pit Ghana against Sudan, coached by Kwesi Appiah. Appiah is a former Black Stars coach and has in-depth knowledge of the team. His insight comes from years of experience, both as a player and coach, and now as a member of the Ghana Football Association.
Yeboah is cautious because Appiah knows Ghana’s football strategies thoroughly. Appiah, known for leading the Black Stars to the 2014 World Cup, has been instrumental in shaping Ghanaian football. His familiarity with the team’s strengths and weaknesses could pose a serious tactical threat to Otto Addo’s preparations. This upcoming clash revives memories of when Appiah took charge of the Black Stars, bringing Ghana to several AFCON semi-finals.
Otto Addo, a coach with a promising future, must now navigate this difficult situation. The Black Stars are in desperate need of six points from the doubleheader to boost their qualification hopes for AFCON 2025. Many teams have fallen to familiar foes, like when Ghana lost to Côte d’Ivoire in the 1992 AFCON final under controversial circumstances. Could history repeat itself?
The first leg will be played at Accra Sports Stadium, where Ghana’s home record has been strong over the years. The second leg, on October 15, will take place at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Sudan. Ghana must be vigilant, as their path to qualification remains uncertain.
