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Ghana’s Black Stars Clinch 2026 World Cup Berth with 1-0 Win Over Comoros

Ghana’s Black Stars Clinch 2026 World Cup Berth with 1-0 Win Over Comoros
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Ghana’s Black Stars punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, edging out Comoros 1-0 at Accra Sports Stadium to finish atop CAF Group I with 21 points from 10 matches. The victory marks Ghana’s fifth appearance at the tournament this century, following stints in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022.

Mohammed Kudus delivered the decisive blow, rifling in the lone goal two minutes into the second half to break the deadlock and silence a tense crowd. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder’s strike ended Comoros’ recent edge in head-to-heads, securing the points needed to leapfrog rivals Madagascar and Mali.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare starred in the clean sheet, having conceded just one goal across the entire campaign—a testament to Ghana’s defensive resolve under coach Otto Addo. Addo, who guided the team to the 2022 World Cup, became the first Black Stars boss to qualify twice, a milestone celebrated widely on social media.

The win redeems Ghana’s heartbreaks, including a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and a shock miss at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Now the fifth African side to book a spot—joining Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria—Ghana eyes a strong showing in the expanded 48-team format hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Fans erupted in jubilation at the stadium, with Asare dropping to his knees and flashing a celebratory hand sign amid chants and fireworks. On social media, reactions poured in: “Historic! Ghana makes it to the World Cup for the 5th time!” one user posted, while another hailed Kudus as the hero who “sent Ghana to 2026.”

With qualification locked, attention turns to the draw and preparations. For more on global sports and trends, check out WebTopTrends.com.

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