Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has recognized that his team faces an extreme test in their upcoming match against as of now qualified Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Black Stars, who are still looking for their first success in the continuous campaign, will head out to face Palancras Negras at the Estádio 11 de Novembro for Matchday 5.
Subsequent to finishing their training session on Thursday, Addo addressed the Ghana FA site, expressing that in spite of Angola's AFCON qualification, he expects an extreme and firmly challenged match against the group trained by Pedro Gonçalves.
"Definitely, these are troublesome games. You can't assume that they will play, suppose, 50% or thereabouts. I know that they (Angola) will be 100% prepared. Being troublesome, it's an away game is going. It will be extremely, close, I know," he said.
The coach likewise communicated trust in his players' psychological status, stressing that the opportunity has arrived for Ghana to tie down their first win in quite a while to keep their expectations of capability alive.
"In any case, I think intellectually the young men are prepared. I'm anticipating that game. It's the ideal opportunity for our most memorable triumph in this opposition. I believe it's an extraordinary chance to keep the opportunity alive."
The match is set to start off at 19:00 GMT.
As of now, Ghana sits fourth in Group F with just two points from four matches. Notwithstanding, the Black Stars' expectations of qualifying stay in one piece after Niger's 4-0 win over Sudan on Thursday.
To propel, Ghana should win their excess matches against Angola and Niger, while likewise expecting a Sudan rout to Angola.