Just months ago, Ghana’s Black Stars were drowning in despair missing the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in two decades after a crushing home defeat to Niger that left the nation stunned. Head coach Otto Addo’s job was hanging by a thread, with World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar seen as his final lifeline.
Fast forward, and the atmosphere has completely changed. Back-to-back convincing wins have breathed fresh belief into the squad, and the Black Stars suddenly look imperious again. Their next hurdle is Chad a struggling side in what many expect to be a major mismatch, as Ghana seeks to tighten its grip on Group I of the World Cup qualifiers.
With Ghana currently leading Group I with 15 points, three ahead of Comoros, who face Mali on Matchday 7. A win in N’Djamena on today could widen that gap significantly, especially if Comoros falter. Otto Addo, however, is urging caution, warning that underestimating Chad would be “the biggest mistake.”
Kick-off is set for 1 pm local time at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on September 4. For Ghana, victory could push them closer to sealing a ticket to the 2026 World Cup. For Chad, even a draw would be a rare milestone in a campaign defined by defeats.
