Black Stars head coach Otto Addo believes the playing surface of the Stade Olympique Idris Deby Itno affected their game plan.  The 48-year-old's remarks come after Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw on Thursday in N'Djamena in the Matchday 7 games of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

Jordan Ayew put the team ahead in the 17th minute after connecting Mohammed Kudus' cross.

However, Chad equalised later through Celestine Ecua with two minutes to the end of the game.

Speaking after the game, Addo attributes their sluggish performance to the poor playing surface. "It's very difficult to play on this terrain when it's not watered.