2026 World Cup qualifiers: Other teams will struggle playing away to Chad – Otto Addo

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo believes Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Chad should not be seen in isolation, insisting that other nations will also find it difficult when they play in N’Djamena during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Stars surrendered their lead in the closing stages of Thursday’s encounter, with Celestine Ecua’s 89th-minute strike cancelling out Jordan Ayew’s opener.

The result denied Ghana a fifth straight win in the campaign and handed Chad their first-ever point in the qualifiers after six consecutive defeats.

Speaking after the game, Addo acknowledged his side’s frustration but emphasised the challenge of playing away in such conditions.

“From tomorrow on, we have to think about Mali, we have to forget about the game,” he said.

“I’m very, very sure that other countries which will come here will also have difficulties. This is how it is; we have to look forward and we have to beat Mali now.”

Ghana had several chances to kill off the contest, with Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus both going close, but their wastefulness in front of goal proved costly.

Despite the setback, Ghana remain top of Group I with 16 points after seven matches. Addo’s men now prepare to host Mali in Accra on September 8 in a must-win clash to steady their qualification push.