By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Black Stars of Ghana head coach, Otto Addo has reacted to his side’s defeat to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompt News reports.
Ghana fell 2-1 to the Super Eagles at the Gtech Community Stadium, London on Wednesday night.
Rangers hitman Cyriel Dessers opened scoring for the Super Eagles in the 13th minute following a superb assist from Sodiq Ismail.
Semi Ajayi doubled Nigeria’s lead with header few minutes later.
Ghana improved after the break with Thomas Asante reducing the deficit 20 minutes from time.
Addo reckoned the absence of key players affected his team’s performance in the game.
“It’s not always easy, especially when we have players who haven’t played together often,” he said after the game.
“Nigeria has a more mature team that adapted quicker. We struggled to press, engaging in duels, and maintaining defensive structure.”
The Black Stars will face Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place match on Saturday.
