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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Five things we learnt from Ghana’s big win over Chad

First-half goals from Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, and Jordan Ayew before second-half strikes from Mohammed Salisu and Ernest Nuamah ensured the Black Stars return to winning ways.

GhanaSoccernet picked five key points in the victory over Chad.

Benjamin Asare impresses on Ghana debut

Despite being quiet for most of the game, the Hearts of Oak goalkeeper did enough to convince Otto Addo and his technical team to a starting role against Chad. On a few occasions, the 32-year-old was called to action but was equal to the start. Asare could get the nod over Lawrence Ati Zigi and Jojo Wollacot in the next game against Madagascar.

Partey shines on 50th appearance

Thomas Partey, for the first time in a while, produced an Arsenal-esque performance for the Black Stars, controlling and commanding the heart of midfield. He anchored the department as Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew took charge of offensive duties. It was a performance befitting his silver jubilee with the Black Stars.

Nuamah proving important for Black Stars

A lot of noise has been over his Right to Dream Academy senior Mohammed Kudus, but the man doing the most has been the Olympique Lyonnais star. Nuamah scored and delivered an assist in the 5-0 win. It was his second goal of the qualifying run after impressing in matches against Mali and the Central African Republic.

Otto Addo goes offensive

For once, it was not the all-possession-based lackluster display and this was spotted right from the onset after deciding to start five attacking-minded players. Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, and Ernest Nuamah were handed a start role, making life difficult for Chad.

Black Stars play with confidence

Unlike the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Black Stars looked confident and barely stepped a foot wrong at the Accra Sports Stadium. Having struggled in games against Niger and Sudan, it was difficult to tell which Ghana team will show up. However, it was a swashbuckling display from the team against Chad.

 

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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