VIDEO: Black Stars crush Chad 5-0 to seize top spot in World Cup Qualifiers
Ghana’s Black Stars produced a dominant performance to secure a resounding 5-0 victory over Chad in their CAF World Cup qualifying match at the Accra Sports Stadium tonight (March 21, 2025), a result that sees them move to the top of Group I.
The emphatic win was a much-needed boost for the team, which had been under immense pressure following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and a six-game winless run in the qualifiers.
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However, the Black Stars wasted no time in settling into the contest, with Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo opening the scoring in the second minute. A dangerous cross into the box created confusion in the Chadian defence, allowing Semenyo to pounce and calmly slot home.
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Ghana dominated proceedings, enjoying the lion’s share of possession but initially struggling to find a clinical edge. That changed in the 31st minute when Inaki Williams of Athletic Club rose high to meet an in-swinging cross, heading in Ghana’s second goal.
The Black Stars continued to turn the screw, and five minutes later, Antoine Semenyo was brought down in the penalty area after a surging run. Captain Jordan Ayew stepped up and confidently dispatched the penalty to give Ghana a commanding 3-0 lead by the 36th minute.
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The second half followed a similar pattern, with Ghana dictating play and creating numerous chances. Eleven minutes after the restart, Mohammed Salisu added a fourth, rising unchallenged to nod in Ernest Nuamah’s well-delivered corner.
With the game firmly under control, Ghana added a fifth in the 68th minute. Nuamah, who had provided the assist for the fourth goal, turned scorer, meeting a cut-back from Jordan Ayew before placing a precise finish into the bottom corner to seal the rout.
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The victory propels Ghana to the top of Group I with 12 points, two ahead of second-placed Madagascar and three clear of third-placed Comoros, strengthening their bid for World Cup qualification.
