Seoul, November 18, 2025 — Ghana head coach Otto Addo has described his side’s narrow 1–0 defeat to South Korea as a balanced contest, praising his team’s performance and expressing optimism ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Addo congratulated South Korea on their win, acknowledging that they were “more clinical on their chances.”
He added:
“I think it was a good game from both sides … I think the game was kind of even. I think it was good to watch.”
Despite dominating large parts of the match, Ghana failed to convert their opportunities. According to Addo, the team had good ball possession and created several chances, but lacked the clinical finishing that South Korea displayed.
He also highlighted some tactical positives: “Good pressing moments where we could have, when we won the ball, scored … but also, good counter-situations.”
However, Addo admitted there were weaknesses, particularly in their pressing game. He said Ghana struggled to execute their high press effectively, partly because several players are still finding their rhythm in a relatively new setup.
Looking ahead, the coach expressed confidence in his squad’s potential:
“For the World Cup, there are still some months to go for us to improve, surely also in all aspects … there’s still room to improve … especially for Ghana.”
Addo believes that with further work, the Black Stars can make a strong impact on the global stage. Despite the setback in Seoul, he remains upbeat that Ghana “will improve before (the) World Cup.”
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