In a tightly contested AFCON 2025 qualifier, Niger fought back to hold Ghana’s Black Stars to a 1-1 draw on September 9, 2024, in Berkane, Morocco. Ghana took the lead in the first half, but Niger’s Daniel Sosah, a Ghanaian-born forward, equalized in the 84th minute.

Coming off a 1-0 loss to Angola, Ghana needed a win but squandered several chances throughout the game. Despite dominating large portions of the match, their failure to convert opportunities proved costly, leaving the team winless after two rounds of qualifying.

Fans were quick to express their frustration online. One fan (@OffTrack94) urged for a new manager, claiming Ghana was wasting a generation of top talent.

Another user, @kingzuba1, specifically pointed out Kudus’ overconfidence and Partey’s slow pace in midfield, adding, “He doesn’t know when to release the ball and when to shoot.” Fans like @o_h_e_n_e_e were even more critical, accusing the team of lacking passion and playing without pride for the national jersey.

@Idzetablet expressed disbelief at Ghana’s inability to secure a win against Niger, sarcastically questioning how a team with such talent could fail against a lower-ranked opponent. He singled out Salisu for a poor performance, suggesting that the defender should be excluded from future call-ups.

As Ghana prepares for their next match against Sudan, Otto Addo faces immense pressure to improve results. Meanwhile, Niger will look to build on their momentum as they take on Angola in their upcoming fixture. Both teams remain in pursuit of their first win in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.