In a tense showdown during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Black Stars clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Madagascar, overcoming a shaky start with a touch of nervousness in the first half.
Coach Chris Hughton acknowledged the initial challenges but expressed satisfaction with the eventual outcome, stating, “That’s football sometimes it takes a second for something to happen. We showed a bit of nervousness in the first half. This is the first game of the campaign. We were little bit nervous. The second-half performance was excellent.”
The Black Stars faced difficulties in the first half, with Madagascar causing trouble. Hughton made two crucial changes during halftime, and despite continued struggles, the introduction of youngster Ernest Nuamah brought an advantage.
Nuamah’s skills, coupled with a long-range shot from Mohammed Kudus, applied pressure on the visitors.
In the dying moments of injury time, Inaki Williams sealed the victory with a powerful header from Gideon Mensah’s cross. Looking ahead, Ghana is set to face Comoros in their next Group I encounter on November 21st.
