Ghana will be looking to book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on the Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening.
Kick-off scheduled for 10:00 PM local time (7:00 PM GMT), in what promises to be a decisive Group I encounter.
Probable lineups
Ghana (probable):
Asare, Adjetey, Djiku, Salisu, Yirenkyi, Sibo, Partey, Mensah, Semenyo, Ayew, Kudus.
Comoros (probable):
Pandor, Bakari, Mdahoma, Toibibou, Boura, I. Mohamed, R. Said, M’Changama, Z. Youssouf, Selemani, Maolida.
Momentum and stakes
The Black Stars head into Matchday nine sitting comfortably at the top of the group with 22 points, three ahead of Madagascar, and know that victory today would officially seal qualification for the World Cup in North America.
A win for Otto Addo’s side would almost certainly guarantee Ghana a fifth appearance on football’s biggest stage, though the final confirmation could depend on results elsewhere. As Madagascar and Central African Republic face off simultaneously, any slip from the Barea could see Ghana’s qualification confirmed even before the last round of fixtures.
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Addo’s men have been largely dominant throughout the qualifiers, winning six of their eight matches. Their only setbacks came in a narrow 1–0 defeat to the Comoros in the reverse fixture and a frustrating 1–1 draw with Chad during September’s double-header.
Since then, the response has been impressive. Ghana edged Mali 1–0 in Accra to reclaim momentum, extending their tally to 17 goals, the highest in the group, while keeping things relatively tight at the back with only six conceded.
Team form and outlook
The Black Stars’ form in 2024 has been solid, with four wins from six matches (one draw, one loss). That consistency has fueled optimism that Sunday’s clash will produce another confident display, especially in front of their home fans in Accra.
Ghana chase World Cup ticket in decisive showdown with the Comoros
For the Comoros, this fixture is one of immense pride and opportunity. The Coelacanths famously stunned Ghana 1–0 in Moroni earlier in the qualifiers and will aim to repeat that result to keep their faint qualification hopes alive.
However, recent form has been mixed, with just one win in their last five matches across all competitions.
