Ghana's Black Stars return to action later today in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers when they go head-to-head with Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium.
On Wednesday, Madagascar defeated the Central African Republic 4-1 to take the lead in Group I with 10 points, while Ghana is currently third with nine points, having played a game less.
The Comoros are second with nine points, Mali is fourth with five points, and Chad is last with zero points after four matches.
The World Cup 2026 qualification has become even more crucial to the Black Stars, especially after they missed out on qualifying for the African Cup of Nations 2025 (AFCON).
The Black Stars, despite not being able to win a match in the last eight matches, would be firm favourites to secure all three points against a Chad side that has shipped in nine goals in four matches.
Chad’s form has been destitute, as they have failed to win a game in their last 11 matches, having lost six and drawn five matches.
Ghana coach Otto Addo, who led the Black Stars to a disastrous AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign, will be hoping to rejuvenate their qualifying campaign for the World Cup 2026 to be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico
The Black Stars of Ghana have been boosted with the return of two key players, Thomas Partey and Antoine Semenyo, who missed out on the last AFCON qualifiers due to injuries.
Ghana would also miss seven key players due to injury, and they include Alidu Seidu, Joseph Paintsil, Majeed Ashimeru, Baba Iddrisu, Ibrahim Sulemana, Kofi Kyereh and goalkeeper Manaf Nurudden.