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We have what it takes to beat Nigeria - Black Stars coach Otto Addo

By Vincent Ashitey
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Black Stars coach Otto Addo says his team will come out with flying colors when they play Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.

The coach believes beating Nigeria to book a spot at the next FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar is not beyond Ghana.

According to him, his technical team and the players are keen to make it to Qatar after missing out in the last World Cup edition in Russia in 2018.

 

"We are only a few days away from playing our crucial match against our rivals Nigeria. We all expect Ghana to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022 but that won't be easy as we need to do our best to make it to this tournament. The players, the technical team and the GFA are accommodate to this task. We really want to make ourselves and the nation proud by qualifying for this upcoming World Cup," Otto Addo said.

"Matches between Ghana and Nigeria are always difficult but we believe in our players, strategies and unflinching support from Ghanaians as we go into these two matches. We are Ghana and have what it takes to come out victorious."

The Black Stars will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 1st leg of the play off at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday, March 25, while the 2nd leg is scheduled for the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

The Winner of the two legs will progress to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament.

Ghana are seeking to return to the Mundial for the fourth time having missed out in the last edition hosted in Russia.