I think we analysed well – Otto Addo on Ghana’s set piece goals

Head coach of the Black Stars Otto Addo has revealed the team put a lot of work into set pieces ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.

Ghana were comfortable victors in both games but a large majority of chances were created from set pieces.

Against Chad, the goals from Inaki Williams and Mohammed Salisu were as a result of a set piece as Ghana won 5-0.

Thomas Partey connected twice from a Jordan Ayew free kick and corner kick on either side of the half to score a brace, taking the total number of goals from set pieces this international break to four from Ghana.

Speaking in a press conference after the 3-0 win over Madagascar Addo attributed the success from dead balls to thourough preparation though they had been previously unlucky.

“I think we analysed well. For example against Sudan we had about 16 set pieces and we were also a bit unlucky. Alexander Djiku hit the post and we created a lot of chances.”

Addo was also quick to highlight the work of new assistant coach Desmond Ofei and new chief video analyst Gregory De Grauwe.

“In football if you work hard and are patient the results will come. I have to also pay big respect to the assistant coaches Desmond Ofei and also Gregory De Grauwe who are working hard and trying to find new ideas and it worked well as we won 3-0.”

Ghana currently sit top of Group I in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with 15 points after 6 games and will next face Chad in September.

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