Ghana head coach Otto Addo believes facing Madagascar on neutral territory offers the Black Stars an edge in their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier.
The crucial Matchday 6 encounter will take place at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium in Morocco, with kickoff set for 19:00 GMT.
While Addo acknowledges the benefits of playing at a neutral venue, he also warns against the psychological pitfalls his team must avoid.
“Should be [an advantage for us]. Actually yes [it’s an advantage for us] because it’s always not that easy if you play away [from home] and there are a lot of spectators, but sometimes it’s also a trap, psychologically,” the 49-year-old told Ghana FA media.
“Sometimes if you think [that] it’s not going to be a hot atmosphere, it’s kind of a trap and you give maybe one or two per cent less, and for me… we have to be on our toes,” he added.
After a dominant 5-0 victory over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium last week, Ghana is eager to build on their momentum against Madagascar.
The Black Stars are determined to secure a fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico next year.
