In a thrilling display of football prowess, the Ghana Black Stars delivered a resounding 5-0 victory over Chad in their CAF World Cup qualifying match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday March 21, 2025.
This emphatic win propelled Ghana to the top of Group I with 12 points, two ahead of second-placed Madagascar and three clear of third-placed Comoros.
The Black Stars, under immense pressure following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and a six-game winless run in the qualifiers, wasted no time in settling into the contest.
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring in the second minute, calmly slotting home after a dangerous cross into the box created confusion in the Chadian defense.
Ghana dominated proceedings, enjoying the lion’s share of possession, but initially struggled to find a clinical edge.
However, that changed in the 31st minute when Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao Club of Spain rose high to meet an in-swinging cross, heading in Ghana’s second goal.
The Black Stars continued to turn the screw, and five minutes later, Antoine Semenyo was brought down in the penalty area after a surging run.
Captain Jordan Ayew stepped up and confidently dispatched the penalty to give Ghana a commanding 3-0 lead by the 36th minute.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Ghana dictating play and creating numerous chances.
At Eleven minutes after the restart, Mohammed Salisu added a fourth, rising unchallenged to nod in Ernest Nuamah’s well-delivered corner. With the game firmly under control, Ghana added a fifth in the 68th minute.
Nuamah, who had provided the assist for the fourth goal, turned scorer, meeting a cut-back from Jordan Ayew before placing a precise finish into the bottom corner to seal the rout.
This resounding victory marks a significant turning point in Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, strengthening their bid for a spot in the global tournament.
The Black Stars will look to build on this momentum as they face their next challenge in the qualifiers.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
