Ghana Qualify for 2026 World Cup With Kudus Winner Over Comoros
Otto Addo’s turnaround culminated in a first-place Group I finish confirmed by Mali’s defeat of Madagascar.
Overview
- Mohammed Kudus settled the match 1-0 by tapping in Thomas Partey’s low cross in the 47th minute at Accra Sports Stadium.
- Ghana ended Group I on 25 points from 10 games, finishing six clear after Mali beat Madagascar 4-1 in Bamako.
- The Black Stars secured their fifth World Cup appearance after previous trips in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022.
- Otto Addo, who succeeded Chris Hughton earlier this year, guided an 8-1-1 qualifying campaign to steady the team.
- Comoros had beaten Ghana in their past two meetings, including eliminating them from AFCON 2022, heightening the stakes of the victory.