Ghana vs Madagascar, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Ghana are hosting Madagascar
at Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
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
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Baba Yara Stadium
Location: Kumasi, Ghana
Attendance: 45,000
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 |
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