Madagascar vs Ghana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Madagascar

FT
0 - 3

Ghana

11': Thomas Partey
53': Thomas Partey
58': Mohammed Kudus

About

Madagascar are hosting Ghana at Grand Stade Al-Hoceima, Al Hoceima, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
11': Goal! Madagascar 0, Ghana 1. Thomas Partey (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
23': John Baggio (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
37': Abu Francis (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+2': First Half ends, Madagascar 0, Ghana 1.
45': Second Half begins Madagascar 0, Ghana 1.
53': Goal! Madagascar 0, Ghana 2. Thomas Partey (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
58': Goal! Madagascar 0, Ghana 3. Mohammed Kudus (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
69': Substitution, Madagascar. El Hadary Raheriniaina replaces Arnaud Randrianantenaina.
69': Substitution, Madagascar. Marco Ilaimaharitra replaces Loïc Lapoussin.
69': Substitution, Madagascar. Njiva Rakotoharimalala replaces John Baggio.
71': Substitution, Ghana. Iñaki Williams replaces Antoine Semenyo.
76': Thomas Fontaine (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
77': Substitution, Madagascar. Hakim Abdallah replaces Warren Caddy.
80': Substitution, Ghana. Ebenezer Annan replaces Mohammed Kudus.
80': Substitution, Ghana. Ernest Nuamah replaces Abu Francis.
80': Substitution, Ghana. Razak Simpson replaces Gideon Mensah.
83': Substitution, Ghana. Jonas Adjetey replaces Jerome Opoku.
90'+6': Second Half ends, Madagascar 0, Ghana 3.
0': Match ends, Madagascar 0, Ghana 3.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Grand Stade Al-Hoceima
Location: Al Hoceima, Morocco

WCQ - CAF Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Ghana	7	+10	16
2	Madagascar	7	+5	13
3	Mali	7	+7	12
4	Comoros	7	-1	12

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Madagascar (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
16	Geordan Dupire (GK)
21	Thomas Fontaine
15	Jean Marcelin
18	Jean-Pierre Morgan
12	Mathieu Acapandié
13	John Rakotonomenjanahary
7	Rayan Raveloson
14	Clement Couturier
9	Warren Caddy
17	Loic Lapoussin
20	Arnaud Randrianantenaina

Madagascar Substitutes:

Razafindraibeharimihanta Nirina, Njiva Rakotoharimalala, Melvin Adrien, Tommy Iva, Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa, Samuel Noireau-Dauriat, Nantenaina Tony Randriamanampisoa, Sonny Laiton, Hakim Abdallah, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Thierno Millimono, El Hadary Raheriniaina.

Ghana (3-4-2-1)

No.	Name
16	Benjamin Asare (GK)
18	Jerome Opoku
6	Mohammed Salisu
23	Alexander Djiku
5	Thomas Partey
21	Abu Francis
14	Gideon Mensah
2	Kingsley Schindler
11	Antoine Semenyo
9	Jordan Ayew
20	Mohammed Kudus

Ghana Substitutes:

Jonas Adjei, Lawrence Agyekum, Razak Simpson, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Kamaradini Mamudu, Ernest Nuamah, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerry Afriyie, Christopher Baah, Ebenezer Annan, Jojo Wollacott, Iñaki Williams.

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