Otto Addo runs to the pitch to celebrate with Ghana striker after debut goal

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Source: YEN.com.gh