2026 World Cup qualifiers Archives

22 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: We Conceded A Poor Goal Against Comoros – Hughton

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Ghana boss Chris Hughton has criticised his team’s defending for the goal conceded in the defeat to Comoros on Tuesday. The Black Stars succumbed to a 1-0 defeat on matchday two of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers in Moroni, failing to take advantage of Mali’s slip to go top of Group I. Ghana’s defending in the 43rd minute was questioned after Myziane Maolida went on a solo after receiving the ball from the midfield before going on to score. Speaking in his post-match, Hughton expressed his displeasure at the goal the team conceded. “I thought Ghana we were the…

22 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: Chris Hughton Blames Missed Chances For Black Stars Defeat To Comoros

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says lack of sharpness in front of goal was behind the team’s defeat Comoros. Ghana suffered defeat on matchday two of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers in Moroni on Tuesday, November 21. According to the Irish manager, the Blacks were the better team for a large extent on the day but couldn’t take the chances that came their way in the game. “Congratulations to Comoros for the victory. In my opinion over the 90 minutes, we were the better team. I thought Ghana we were the better team,” Hughton said after the game.…

21 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars Fail To Shine As They Fall To Defeat Against Comoros

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The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a shocking defeat against Comoros on matchday two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, November 21. The Coelacanths claimed all three points at home to go top of Group I having already beaten Central African Republic in their first game. Antoine Semenyo should have given Ghana the lead in the opening six minutes of the game but the Bournemouth forward's effort went into the side net. Jordan Ayew also came close to putting Ghana in front but his header from six yards out went just wide of the Comoros post. Myziane…

17 Nov

Black Stars Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Madagascar Today In Kumasi

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A month after the disastrous performances against Mexico and the United States of America, the Black Stars have an opportunity to win the hearts of Ghanaians again. Ghana commence the qualifying series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, November 17, against Madagascar. The game at the Baba Yara Stadium is also an opportunity for Chris Hughton to put behind him a dreadful month which has seen his future come into question. It will be the third meeting in the last year between the two teams after they met during the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.…

16 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: I Know The Importance Of Madagascar And Comoros Games – Chris Hughton

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has reiterated the need for Ghana to begin the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on a high on Friday. According to the gaffer, the two opening games of the qualifying series are the most important things for the players and technical staff before any other assignment. Ghana face Madagascar in their first game of the qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium on Friday, November 17, hoping to claim all three points before playing Comoros four day later. Hughton has been addressing the press ahead of the clash. "I am very aware of how important…

15 Nov

2026 WCQ: We Want To Begin Our Campaign With Wins – Ghana Striker Antoine Semenyo

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Ghanaian striker, Antoine Semenyo says the playing body is focused and determined to open their 2026 World Cup qualifiers with double victories against Madagascar and Comoros. In the first two Group I games, the Black Stars will come up against Madagascar on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Baba Yara Stadium and will face Comoros four days later on Tuesday, November 21 at the Stade de Moroni. Ahead of the match this weekend, Antoine Semenyo who returns to the Black Stars after missing out on the October call-ups noted that, the team will train hard to ensure they come out victorious in the…

15 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: 24 Players Complete First Training Session Ahead Of Madagascar Clash

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The Black Stars of Ghana held their first training session on Tuesday, November 14, ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. The team trained behind closed doors on the second day of camp having initially opened camp in Accra on Monday. The team trained at the Baba Yara Stadium as they began preparations for the fixture against Madagascar on Friday. 24 players were involved in Tuesday’s training with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi the only player who was yet to arrive in camp. Medeama SC trio of Nurudeen Abdulai, Fatawu Hamidu and Jonathan Sowah joined the rest of…

14 Nov

2026 WCQ: Black Stars Players Arrive In Camp For Madagascar And Comoros Games [Photos]

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The Black Stars on Monday officially opened camp to begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying games this month. https://twitter.com/GhanaBlackstars/status/1724222556163498198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1724222556163498198%7Ctwgr%5E95db99945d1a135588bbb5b2e9b63222f340c64d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2F2026-wcq-black-stars-players-arrive-in-camp-for-madagascar-and-comoros-games-photos%2F Ghana is billed to face Madagascar and Comoros in their first two games of the qualifiers. The team will hold their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium at 16:00GMT behind closed doors. Andre Ayew, who has signed for French side Le Havre and is the captain of the team arrived together with his young brother Jordan Ayew as all players wore black to mourn the late Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena. Other players who joined the camp of the Black…