Chad vs Ghana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Chad are hosting Ghana
at Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno, N'Djamena, Chad, 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.
- 17': Goal! Chad 0, Ghana 1. Jordan Ayew (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohammed Kudus.
- 23': Elisha Owusu (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Jerome Opoku (Ghana) is shown the yellow card.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Chad 0, Ghana 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Chad 0, Ghana 1.
- 59': Substitution, Chad. Franck Tchaouna replaces Abdoul Aziz.
- 65': Substitution, Chad. Amine Hiver replaces Haroun Tchaouna.
- 77': Substitution, Ghana. Christopher Bonsu Baah replaces Antoine Semenyo.
- 77': Substitution, Ghana. Kamaldeen Sulemana replaces Iñaki Williams.
- 80': Substitution, Chad. Benjamin Merba replaces Mahamat Thiam.
- 80': Substitution, Chad. Natoyoum Osée replaces Dia Mickaël.
- 86': Substitution, Ghana. Ibrahim Osman replaces Mohammed Kudus.
- 89': Goal! Chad 1, Ghana 1. Célestin Ecua (Chad) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Éric Mbangossoum.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Éric Mbangossoum (Chad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Ghana. Jerry Afriyie replaces Elisha Owusu.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Ghana. Mohammed Salisu replaces Jerome Opoku.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Chad 1, Ghana 1.
- 0': Match ends, Chad 1, Ghana 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno
Location: N'Djamena, Chad
Venue: Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno
Location: N'Djamena, Chad
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 10 | +17 | 25 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 10 | +5 | 19 |
| 3 | Mali | 10 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Comoros | 10 | -1 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Chad (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Jourdain Mbaynassem (GK) |
| 8 | Charles Tchouplaou |
| 15 | Wanre Daikreo |
| 3 | Dia Mickaël |
| 17 | Yves Allarabaye |
| 6 | Eric Mbangossoum  |
| 18 | Wiliam Damba |
| 10 | Mahamat Thiam |
| 7 | Haroun Tchaouna |
| 11 | Célestin Ecua |
| 2 | Abdoul Aziz |
Ghana (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Benjamin Asare (GK) |
| 18 | Jerome Opoku |
| 4 | Jonas Adjei |
| 14 | Gideon Mensah |
| 2 | Caleb Yirenkyi |
| 15 | Elisha Owusu |
| 21 | Salis Abdul Samed |
| 19 | Iñaki Williams |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew |
| 11 | Antoine Semenyo |
| 20 | Mohammed Kudus |
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