Players, technical team and GFA committed to World Cup task – Otto Addo ahead of Nigeria clash

Ghana coach Otto Addo says the players, technical team of the Black Stars and the Ghana Football Association are committed to securing World Cup spot at the expense of Nigeria.

The four-time African Champions will play the Super Eagles in a two-legged encounter with the winner securing one of the five slots on the African continent.

The first leg of the titanic qualifying tie will be played on March 25 at the Baba Yara Stadium before the reserve fixture on March 29 in Abuja.

Despite admitting a tough test against Nigeria, Otto Addo says the Black Stars are committed to the World Cup task.

“We’re only a few days away from playing our crucial match against our rivals Nigeria,” he said.

“We all expect Ghana to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, but that won’t be easy as we need to do our best to make it to this tournament.

“The players, technical team and the Ghana Football Association are committed to this task. We really want to make ourselves and the nation proud by qualifying for this upcoming World Cup.

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

Having missed out in the last edition of the Mundial, the Black Stars are seeking to play in the World Cup for the fourth time having played in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 in Germany, South Africa and Brazil respectively.

In head-to-head meetings between the two West African rivals, Ghana enjoys the superiority having won 25, drew 19 and lost 12 in 56 clashes.