Otto Addo warns against complacency ahead of Austria friendly

2026-03-27 - 01:41

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has urged his players to remain fully focused on Friday's friendly against Austria, insisting that no opponent can be taken lightly in modern football. Speaking ahead of the international friendly in Vienna, Addo stressed that the unpredictability of today's game means every team must be respected. "In modern-day football, to be honest, everyone can beat everyone. I'm very sure. We saw it at the last FIFA World Cup that there is no team that should be underrated." Addo acknowledged the stature of traditional powerhouses such as Germany, whom Ghana face on Monday, but made it clear that his immediate attention is solely on the test against Austria. "Surely Germany is a high-profile team, but to be honest, I'm not thinking about Germany now. For us, the full focus is on Austria." The Black Stars coach also reiterated his side's competitive mindset heading into the encounter. "We want to win every match we play; this is for sure. And now the full focus is on Austria." The friendly serves as an important test for Ghana as they continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. A positive result against Austria would provide valuable momentum ahead of the tougher test against Germany on March 30. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.