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Ghana Head Coach Otto Addo has described the destruction caused by galamsey to the country’s water bodies as a serious problem.
However, he emphasized that his team is now focused on securing a victory against Sudan in their back-to-back qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In recent weeks, concerned citizens have been protesting in Accra, urging the government to halt mining activities in forest areas and water bodies. One such protest, led by a group of concerned citizens, is currently in its second day.
During his announcement of the Black Stars squad for the upcoming matches, Addo was asked about the galamsey issue. He stated, “You know, there are a lot of things that have also distracted me; maybe I’ve questioned myself as well, asking what I could have done better.
“If, let’s say, I have an accident, there’s nothing I can do about it.
“But, you know, there are other distractions within the team, and for us, to be honest, it’s about focusing on Sudan and nothing else. After we win, then we can talk about every other topic.”
Ghana will host Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in round three of the qualifiers for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Morocco.
Four days later, the Black Stars will fly to Libya to face the Black Stars in the fourth round of qualifiers.
source:Ghanasoccernet