World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Ghana rout Madagascar in 3-0 victory to solidify Group I leadership

Ghana maintained their dominant high-tail in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Madagascar at Le Huge Stade d’Al Hoceima in Morocco on Monday evening.

The Dusky Stars registered a complete crew efficiency to clinch leadership at the helm of Community I with 15 capabilities by capability of a fourth successive obtain.

Head coach Otto Addo had two choices from the side, which beat Chad 5-0 in their outdated match, and he deployed Jerome Opoku and Abu Francis on the principle crew in a 3-5-2 constructing.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak got in diagram in his popularity.

Dusky Stars indicated their diagram in time and were paid abet for his or her stress timely, and they started scoring loyal in the 11th minute.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey climbed the supreme to facts Jordan Ayew’s perfectly-delivered free-kick previous Madagascar goalkeeper Geordan Dupire and give Ghana an early wait on.

Ghana had in terms of doubled the wait on a whereas later, nonetheless Mohammed Kudus’ shut-fluctuate effort became expertly blocked by Dupire.

Madagascar were unable to acquire certain-slit opportunities as Ghana asserted dominance in the game and save the rhythm.

Nine minutes after halftime, Partey added the 2nd, heading one more Ayew provide from a nook kick to lengthen Ghana’s lead.

The Dusky Stars persevered to press, and Kudus sealed it at 3-0 with a soundless carry out after being threaded thru by captain Ayew.

Madagascar had no response to Ghana’s dominance, because the West Africans rode to the carry out line.

The obtain entrenches Ghana’s popularity as leaders of Community I, and they’re save to guarantee World Cup qualification.