The Black Stars are eager to start the year on a high as they host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on March 21, 2025, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Key Facts
- Ghana have earned nine points from four qualifying games
- Chad are yet to earn a point in the qualifiers
Match Overview
2024 was a year to forget for Ghana. After winning back-to-back World Cup qualifying games, the Black Starsfailed to win six consecutive matches, eventually crashing out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Following the failure, questions arose about the future of head coach Otto Addo. In response, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) strengthened the technical team with the appointment of adviser Winfried Schäfer, while keeping Addo at the helm. With a revamped technical staff, Ghana will now hope to bring joy to their fans with a convincing victory over Chadon Friday.
An Array of Stars in Town for the Fixture
In-form Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo is expected to play a key role, alongside Athletic Bilbao winger Inaki Williams and team captain Jordan Ayew.
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Arsenal’s Thomas Partey, now serving as an assistant captain, and Mohammed Kudus, who is struggling at club level, will be in the spotlight as two of the most important players in the squad.
Jordan Ayew is expected to be the main focal point in attack, having scored a hat-trick against the Central African Republic in the World Cup qualifiers and also netting against Angola in the AFCON qualifiers last year.
The Odds
- Ghana’s chances of winning are currently priced at 1.05 on 1xBet
- Chad’s odds stand at 60.00
- A draw is valued at 15.00
Prediction
With pressure mounting on the Black Stars to deliver, they are expected to attack from the start and possibly secure a dominant victory.
Scoreline Prediction: Ghana 3-0 Chad
