Otto Addo Runs to the Pitch to Celebrate With Ghana Striker After Debut Goal

• Ghana youth star Jerry Afriyie has made his senior national team debut for the Black Stars on Monday afternoon
• The teen sensation scored for the Black Stars on his first appearance as Ghana lost 2-1 to Niger at the Accra sports stadium
• The Black Satellites striker received a late invite from coach Otto Addo following the withdrawal of striker Jordan Ayew due to injury

Ghana coach Otto Addo couldn't contain his excitement as he sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with Jerry Afriyie after the young striker netted his debut goal against Niger.

In their final AFCON 2025 qualifier, a depleted Black Stars squad hosted Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The visitors took an early lead through Ousseini Badamassi, but Ghana fought back in the second half to level the score briefly before ultimately losing 2-1, per Pulse Ghana.

Young striker Afriyie scored Ghana's lone goal with a composed finish off a brilliant low cross from Ernest Nuamah, who skillfully outpaced his marker on the right wing.

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As the U-20 youth forward celebrated with his teammates, Addo left his technical area to join them on the pitch, personally congratulating the young striker for his milestone goal.

Despite his effort, the Black Stars conceded late after Oumar Sako headed home to hand the visitors victory at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The coach’s passionate reaction sparked a wave of responses on social media, with fans sharing their surprise and amusement at his animated display of support.

@NiiGlover1 posted:

"So the Klopp and co taught him all these. He should be packing by now."

@FelixAfoakwa1 said:

"Full of useless drama! He should resign immediately."

@CourageMensah00 commented:

"Don’t even know what he was thinking man."

@localman240 added:

"Who said he is a coach. He arranges cones during trainingsey,"

Fans blame Mohammed Kudus’ No.10 jersey

Meanwhile, Ghanaian fans have pointed to the pressure of wearing the national team’s iconic No. 10 shirt as the reason for Mohammed Kudus’ recent struggles, including his missed penalty in the Black Stars’ final 2025 AFCON qualifier against Niger.

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Kudus, who has been in sensational form for West Ham since joining from Ajax, has struggled to replicate that brilliance for the national team.

The 24-year-old inherited the No. 10 jersey from Andre Ayew two months ago, debuting it in a game against Sudan.

Otto Addo involved in tense confrontation

Earlier, YEN.com.gh highlighted that Otto Addo engaged in a tense confrontation with a sports journalist after the Black Stars’ disappointing loss to Niger.

Following the game, the mood was charged at the post-match press conference, where emotions flared, leading to a heated exchange between Addo and the journalist.

The encounter escalated to the point that security personnel had to step in to calm the situation.

Source: YEN.com.gh