Madagascar vs Ghana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Madagascar are hosting Ghana
at Grand Stade Al-Hoceima, Al Hoceima, Morocco, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 11': Goal! Madagascar 0, Ghana 1. Thomas Partey (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
- 23': John Baggio (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Abu Francis (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Madagascar 0, Ghana 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Madagascar 0, Ghana 1.
- 53': Goal! Madagascar 0, Ghana 2. Thomas Partey (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
- 58': Goal! Madagascar 0, Ghana 3. Mohammed Kudus (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
- 69': Substitution, Madagascar. El Hadary Raheriniaina replaces Arnaud Randrianantenaina.
- 69': Substitution, Madagascar. Marco Ilaimaharitra replaces Loïc Lapoussin.
- 69': Substitution, Madagascar. Njiva Rakotoharimalala replaces John Baggio.
- 71': Substitution, Ghana. Iñaki Williams replaces Antoine Semenyo.
- 76': Thomas Fontaine (Madagascar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, Madagascar. Hakim Abdallah replaces Warren Caddy.
- 80': Substitution, Ghana. Ebenezer Annan replaces Mohammed Kudus.
- 80': Substitution, Ghana. Ernest Nuamah replaces Abu Francis.
- 80': Substitution, Ghana. Razak Simpson replaces Gideon Mensah.
- 83': Substitution, Ghana. Jonas Adjetey replaces Jerome Opoku.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Madagascar 0, Ghana 3.
- 0': Match ends, Madagascar 0, Ghana 3.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Grand Stade Al-Hoceima
Location: Al Hoceima, Morocco
Venue: Grand Stade Al-Hoceima
Location: Al Hoceima, Morocco
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 10 | +17 | 25 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 10 | +5 | 19 |
| 3 | Mali | 10 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Comoros | 10 | -1 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Madagascar (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Geordan Dupire (GK) |
| 21 | Thomas Fontaine  |
| 15 | Jean Marcelin |
| 18 | Jean-Pierre Morgan |
| 12 | Mathieu Acapandié |
| 13 | John Rakotonomenjanahary |
| 7 | Rayan Raveloson |
| 14 | Clement Couturier |
| 9 | Warren Caddy |
| 17 | Loic Lapoussin |
| 20 | Arnaud Randrianantenaina |
Ghana (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Benjamin Asare (GK) |
| 18 | Jerome Opoku |
| 6 | Mohammed Salisu |
| 23 | Alexander Djiku |
| 5 | Thomas Partey |
| 21 | Abu Francis |
| 14 | Gideon Mensah |
| 2 | Kingsley Schindler |
| 11 | Antoine Semenyo |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew |
| 20 | Mohammed Kudus |
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