Otto Addo aims to turn negatives into positives as Ghana prepare for crucial Niger match

Otto AddoGhana coach Otto Addo is determined to turn the recent negativity surrounding the Black Stars into a positive force as they prepare for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger.Following a challenging period marked by a defeat to Angola and late goals in previous games, Addo acknowledges the criticism and negativity that have surfaced.Despite this, he views the upcoming match as a significant opportunity to counter these concerns and demonstrate the teams resilience.”There has been a lot of talk and negativity after our recent loss, which is normal,” Addo said.”But tomorrows game is a huge chance for us to prove ourselves and counter any negative perceptions about the players, the coach, or the team.”Addo remains confident in his team’s ability to perform well, stressing the importance of securing a win to advance in the qualifiers.”We have to put everything into this match. The boys are ready and hungry to show everyone that they are still in the race. We need the results, and I am very confident we will win, though it wont be easy,” he added.Addo believes Monday’s game against Niger is pivotal for regaining confidence and proving their worth on the continental stage.