At the Grand Stade Al-Hoceima in Morocco on Monday, Ghana defeated Madagascar 3-0 to increase their lead in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications, ending Mohammed Kudus’ 14-game goal drought.
After Thomas Partey of Arsenal had previously scored two headers, the West Ham United midfielder completed the victory with Ghana’s third goal in the 58th minute.
Jordan Ayew of Leicester City was instrumental in the Black Stars’ dominance, setting up all three goals with assists.
Kudus scored his first goal for club or country since December, when he scored in West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion. This goal was his 12th in 35 Ghanaian appearances.
With 15 points from six games, the win increases Ghana’s lead at the top of the group to five points.
With ten points, Madagascar is still in second place, but Comoros might close the gap if they win their next match against Chad. Ghana is getting closer to guaranteeing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada with two more qualifying rounds scheduled for September and October.
After losing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Black Stars would be greatly boosted in confidence if they were to qualify for the world championship.
As they attempt to rescue their season, West Ham will be hoping that Kudus’ return to scoring form heralds a comeback.
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