Ghana extended their lead at the top of the table to five points with a commanding 3-0 victory over Madagascar, demonstrating their dominance in both attack and defense.
Veteran Jordan Ayew played a pivotal role, providing three assists, while Thomas Partey scored twice and Mohammed Kudus added another goal.
The Black Stars quickly made their presence felt, with Thomas Partey opening the scoring in the 9th minute. Captain Andre Ayew delivered an accurate cross from a free kick, perfectly setting up Partey in the box. The Arsenal midfielder rose above his marker and powered a header past the Malagasy goalkeeper, giving Ghana an early advantage.
Despite sustained pressure from Ghana, the first half ended with just a single goal separating the two teams. Madagascar struggled to create clear chances as the Black Stars’ defense remained solid.
Ghana picked up right where they left off after the break, maintaining control of possession and pressing high up the pitch. In the 53rd minute, Jordan Ayew delivered another expertly taken corner, once again finding Thomas Partey in the box. Partey made no mistake, nodding the ball beyond the reach of the goalkeeper to double Ghana’s lead.
Just five minutes later, Ghana sealed the game with a third goal. Jordan Ayew, once again instrumental, delivered a perfect defense-splitting pass to Mohammed Kudus. The West Ham United midfielder latched onto the pass and calmly slotted the ball into the net, securing a comfortable victory for the Black Stars.
This win cemented Ghana’s position at the top of the group, extending their lead to five points. With their strong performance and clinical finishing, the Black Stars sent a clear message to their rivals, reinforcing their ambitions of qualifying for the next stage.
