2026 WC Qualifiers: Black Stars Rebound with Convincing 5-0 Win Over Chad
Accra, Ghana - 21 March, 2025 - Ghana's senior national football team, the Black Stars, bounced back from a disappointing run of results with a resounding 5-0 victory over Chad in their CAF World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday March 21, 2025.
The win marked a significant return to form for the team, which had been under pressure following a string of lackluster performances.
Antoine Semenyo set the tone for the match with a second-minute goal, before Inaki Williams doubled the lead with a well-taken header in the 31st minute.
Captain Jordan Ayew converted a penalty just before halftime to make it 3-0, effectively sealing the result.
The Black Stars continued to dominate in the second half, with Mohammed Salisu adding a fourth goal in the 56th minute. Ernest Nuamah completed the rout with a neat finish in the 68th minute, capping off an impressive team display.
The win catapults Ghana to the top of Group I with 12 points, two points clear of Madagascar and three ahead of Comoros. With this convincing victory, the Black Stars have rekindled hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will be jointly hosted by Mexico, Canada and USA.
Source: Lead News Online
