Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has expressed unwavering determination as the Black Stars gear up for their final two matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The team is set to face Angola in Luanda on November 15 before hosting Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 18.
Ghana finds itself in a precarious position after a challenging qualification campaign.
With two draws and two defeats in their first four games, the Black Stars have managed just two points and are currently third in their group standings.
The upcoming fixtures offer their last chance to secure a spot in the tournament.
Speaking to the media on Monday evening, Mensah, who plies his trade with French Ligue 1 side Auxerre, emphasized the importance of winning both matches.
“The journey will not be easy because we have reached a point where we have to hope and work for ourselves.
We will watch the game and see what happens, but at the end of the day, the goal is to win six points,” Mensah said.
The team’s preparation for the critical clashes began on Monday, with training sessions intensifying as the week progresses.
The Black Stars are set to depart for Angola on Wednesday, where they will face Palancas Negras in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
Ghana’s disappointing performance in the qualifiers so far has placed significant pressure on the squad to deliver.
As they prepare to battle Angola and Niger, the Black Stars will need to find their form and rediscover the resilience that has historically made them one of Africa’s most formidable football teams.
Fans and analysts alike are watching closely, with hopes pinned on Mensah and his teammates to turn their fortunes around and secure a place in the 2025 AFCON tournament.
For Ghana, these final two matches are not just about qualification but also about restoring pride and confidence in their footballing legacy.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, and as the clock ticks down to kick-off in Luanda, the Black Stars know that anything less than six points could spell the end of their AFCON journey.
