It wasn’t a vintage performance from Otto Addo’s men, but it was one built on control, discipline, and a crucial touch of quality when it mattered most.
The opening half offered little in the way of entertainment, with both sides struggling to create clear chances.
Comoros, who had beaten Ghana in the reverse fixture, started brightly and came close in the early minutes when goalkeeper Benjamin Asare misjudged a cross, only to be spared as the resulting header drifted wide.
Ghana, needing only a point to confirm qualification, were cautious but composed. Their best moment came when Jordan Ayew produced a fine solo run, beating three defenders before dinking a cross into the box yet no Ghanaian shirt was on hand to apply the finish.
As the whistle blew for half-time, the game remained goalless, but results elsewhere provided comfort as Mali led Madagascar 2–0, ensuring Ghana’s top spot in Group I remained secure.
The Black Stars emerged from the break with renewed purpose, pushing higher and committing more men forward.
Their intent paid off almost immediately. Just two minutes into the second half, Mohammed Salisu whipped in a teasing cross from the left that found Thomas Partey inside the box.
The midfielder showed composure to square the ball for Mohammed Kudus, who tapped home into an empty net to give Ghana the all-important lead.
From there, Ghana managed the game expertly, maintaining possession and limiting Comoros to half-chances. The defence, marshalled by Salisu and Djiku, stood firm as Addo’s side kept their shape and slowed the tempo whenever needed.
When the final whistle blew, it sparked scenes of relief and celebration inside the Accra Sports Stadium.
The 1-0 win may not have been emphatic, but it was enough to confirm Ghana’s place at the 2026 World Cup, continuing their proud tradition on the global stage.
With this latest achievement, Otto Addo has written his name into Ghanaian football history by becoming the first coach to qualify the Black Stars for two FIFA World Cups.
