Ghana vs Madagascar, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Ghana 0, Madagascar 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Ghana 0, Madagascar 0.
- 45': Substitution, Ghana. Denis Odoi replaces Alidu Seidu.
- 45': Substitution, Ghana. Majeed Ashimeru replaces Iddrisu Baba.
- 51': Rajo Razafindraibeharimihanta (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Substitution, Madagascar. Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa replaces Loïc Lapoussin.
- 63': Substitution, Ghana. Kasim Adams replaces Daniel Amartey.
- 70': Substitution, Madagascar. Tendry Randrianarijaona replaces Dorian Bertrand.
- 71': Substitution, Madagascar. El Hadary Raheriniaina replaces Tokinantenaina Randriatsiferana.
- 71': Substitution, Madagascar. Louis Démoléon replaces Rajo Razafindraibeharimihanta.
- 73': Substitution, Ghana. Ernest Nuamah replaces Antoine Semenyo.
- 77': Rayan Raveloson (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Substitution, Madagascar. Titouan Fortun replaces Kenji-Van Boto.
- 82': Substitution, Ghana. Osman Bukari replaces Jordan Ayew.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Goal! Ghana 1, Madagascar 0. Iñaki Williams (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Gideon Mensah.
- 90'+7': Mohammed Kudus (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Ghana 1, Madagascar 0.
- 0': Match ends, Ghana 1, Madagascar 0.
Game Information
Venue: Baba Yara Stadium
Location: Kumasi, Ghana
Attendance: 45,000
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | 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
Ghana (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
| 18 | Daniel Amartey |
| 23 | Nicholas Opoku |
| 14 | Gideon Mensah |
| 2 | Alidu Seidu |
| 6 | Iddrisu Baba |
| 20 | Mohammed Kudus  |
| 21 | Salis Abdul Samed |
| 19 | Iñaki Williams |
| 22 | Antoine Semenyo |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew |
Madagascar (4-5-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Melvin Adrien (GK) |
| 21 | Thomas Fontaine |
| 5 | Razafindraibeharimihanta Nirina |
| 12 | Kenji-Van Boto |
| 20 | Romain Métanire |
| 17 | Loic Lapoussin |
| 7 | Rayan Raveloson |
| 6 | Marco Ilaimaharitra |
| 13 | Tokinantenaina Randriatsiferana |
| 22 | Dorian Bertrand |
| 10 | Njiva Rakotoharimalala |
WCQ - CAF News
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Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
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Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.