By: Kwame Bediako
The Black Stars form in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been nothing but positive with their last two performances against Chad and Madagascar curbing off a well powered and determined team who wants to prove a point after a disastrous AFCON qualification campaign.
Ghana’s World Cup qualification bid gains momentum
Ghana’s impressive form in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers continued with a 3-0 win over Madagascar, solidifying their position at the top of Group I. The Black Stars have now won four consecutive matches under head coach Otto Addo in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, who remains unbeaten in the qualification round.
Otto Addo’s revival of Ghana’s fortunes
Otto Addo’s unbeaten record in the World Cup qualifiers is a testament to his tactical acumen and ability to motivate his players. Despite a disastrous AFCON qualification campaign, Addo has turned Ghana’s fortunes around, and the team is now well-placed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with 15 points gain and on top of group I.
Jordan Ayew’s goal contributions pile up
Ghana’s Jordan Ayew has been in impressive form in the World Cup qualifiers, with 9 goal contributions so far, scoring 5 and assisting 4. Ayew’s goals and assists have been crucial to Ghana’s success and he will be key to their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
Thomas Partey ends goal drought in style
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey ended his 1,092-day goal drought for Ghana with a brace against Madagascar. Partey’s goals were a welcome return to form for the midfielder, who has now scored 15 goals in 51 games for Ghana.
Mohammed Kudus ends goal drought
Mohammed Kudus finally broke his 10-game goal drought with a decisive strike against Madagascar, bringing an end to a frustrating dry spell that had lasted over a year, with his last goal coming against Egypt at the 2023 AFCON on January 18, 2024.
Benjamin Asare kept second consecutive clean sheet
The Black Stars’ dominant performance was also thanks to the impressive form of goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who kept his second consecutive clean sheet. Asare’s exploits in goal have been crucial to Ghana’s success and he will be key to their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
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