The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has grown increasingly tense for Ghana's Black Stars after a shocking 1-1 draw with lowly Chad on Thursday.

What was expected to be a straightforward victory turned into a nightmare in Ndjamena, as an 89th-minute equalizer from Celestine Ecua shattered Ghana's hopes of a comfortable win.

Head coach Otto Addo did not hide his disappointment in a frank post-match assessment.

While his team dominated statistically—controlling possession, taking numerous shots, and earning a slew of corners—he emphasized that such numbers meant little without a win. "At the end, I can't say we played excellent or we played well.