Against the Central African Republic (CAR), Ghana's
national football team, the Black Stars, demonstrated tenacity and resolve in
an exciting 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Fans were glued to their seats
throughout the thrilling seven-goal contest, which took place at the Baba Yara
Stadium in Kumasi.
After Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was tackled within the
area, Ghana was given an early penalty kick to start the game. Ghana took the
lead right away as Jordan Ayew stepped up and converted the penalty with
assurance. But CAR came back quickly, as Louis Mafouta scored a skillful
constructed goal in the eleventh minute with help from team captain Geoffrey
Kondogbia.
With a further masterful goal as the first half went On the other hand, Mafouta broke through Ghana's defense to give CAR the lead. The Black
Stars, though, were unflinching. Their star, Ayew, leveled the score in the
60th minute with a spectacular header off a brilliantly placed cross from
Gideon Mensah.
The Black Stars took the lead in the 65th minute when
Abdul Fatawu's shot deflected off a defender and found the net. But the drama
didn't end there, as Ayew capitalised on chaos in the goalmouth to secure his
hat-trick in the 69th minute, taking his goal tally to seven in his last eight
appearances for the national team. CAR's Late Surge Despite Ghana's dominance,
CAR fought back, and Mafouta completed his own hat-trick in the final minutes
of play. The Wild Beasts rallied, but it wasn't enough, as Ghana won 4-3.
Ghana now leads Group I with nine points after four
games, thanks to this significant win. With one game remaining, Comoros and
Madagascar are right behind with six points apiece. The group standings are:
completed by Mali, CAR, and Chad.
Ghana's comeback king, Jordan Ayew, will be remembered
for his valiant actions.
Driven by skill and determination, the Black Stars
will continue their road to the 2026 World Cup. Fans are happy because they
know that Ayew's hat-trick has moved them one step closer to the biggest stage
in football.
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