Ghana’s Black Stars have climbed to the top of Group I in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a resounding 5-0 victory over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21.

The dominant win saw Ghana leap from second place to first, securing their fourth victory in five matches. Goals from Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, and Ernest Nuamah ensured a comfortable result for the Black Stars.

With this triumph, Ghana now boasts 12 points and a goal difference of seven, edging past Madagascar, who sit second with 10 points and a goal difference of six. The two teams will face off in a crucial encounter on Monday, March 24, in Morocco at 19:00 GMT.

Only the top team in the group will earn an automatic spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Ghana is determined to secure a fifth World Cup appearance but is also looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 AFCON qualification campaign, where they failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time in two decades.