The Black Stars of Ghana sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Comoros 1–0 of their remaining Group I fixture on the Accra Sports activities Stadium on Sunday night time, changing into the fifth African nation to book their place at the global showpiece after Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Roared on by a capability 40,000 crowd, Ghana managed possession and tempo for a lot of the first half however struggled to discover a breakthrough regardless of sustained strain.
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Comoros goalkeeper Adel Anzimati-Aboudou was hardly ever examined because the hosts’ assaults lacked innovative earlier than the interval.
After a goalless first half, Ghana lastly discovered the breakthrough early within the second interval via star midfielder Mohammed Kudus, who slotted house to ship the house followers into jubilation.
The Black Stars’ qualification was additionally confirmed by Mali’s 4–1 victory over Madagascar, which ensured Ghana completed prime of Group I, six factors away from the chasing pack.
Following the objective, the hosts dictated play with confidence, sustaining possession and composure as Comoros pushed in useless for an equaliser.
The ultimate whistle sparked wild celebrations in Accra, as Ghana confirmed their return to the World Cup stage, their fifth look after that includes in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022.
