The Black Stars have taken a commanding lead of Group I in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying in Africa after a 5-0 drubbing of Chad.
The Stars run riot at the Accra Sports Stadium literally at the blast of the referees whistle.
AFC Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo started it all in the second minute when he took advantage of a goal-mouth scramble to slot the opener in.
A set-piece later on was made near-perfect as Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams powerfully headed in Kingsley Schindler’s cross for the second goal, his third in the shirt of the Black Stars.
A penalty awarded just before the break was converted by captain of the day Jordan Ayew.
With the Black Stars in a comfortable 3-0 lead at the end of the first half, nerves were calmed but everything in the stands showed that the spectators wanted a more fluid display.
AS Monaco’s Mohammed Salisu outpowered his marker just 10 minutes after the break to head home the fourth goal, his third for the senior national men’s soccer team.
Ernest Nuamah also tried a shot, which beat the Chadian goalkeeper to complete the 5-0 routing.
Ghana’s next match will be on Monday at the Stade Mimoun Al Arsi in Morocco, where they will play against Madagascar, who are just behind them in the group.
The Barea beat Central African Republic 4-1 in their Matchday 5 encounter.
