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Ghana vs Comoros (1:0) – All Goals & Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (Video)

October 12, 2025

Mohammed Kudus' Goal, Ghana vs Comoros, FIFA World Cup qualifiers — Mohammed Kudus’ Goal, Ghana vs Comoros, FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Ghana showed maturity, resilience, and attacking quality when it mattered most. Mohammed Kudus’ brilliance and Thomas Partey’s midfield control were key to the win.

According to GhanaRegions.com analyst, Comoros displayed determination, their inability to capitalize on counterattacks proved costly.

With momentum now in their favor, Ghana will look to carry this form into their next qualifying fixtures as they continue their push for a return to the World Cup stage.

Match Overview

Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF) — Group I
Date: October 12, 2025
Venue: Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
Final Score: Ghana 1 – 0 Comoros

Ghana secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Comoros in Accra to strengthen their position in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers. The Black Stars delivered a disciplined and tactical performance, with Mohammed Kudus providing the decisive goal early in the second half.

Starting Lineups & Team Setups

Ghana Team

The Black Stars lined up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 system that shifted into a 3-4-3 when attacking.
Key Players:

Goalkeeper: Benjamin Asare
Defense: Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku, Jonas Adjei
Midfield: Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Ebenezer Annan
Attack: Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus

Comoros Team

Comoros adopted a compact, counterattacking setup, focusing on limiting Ghana’s attacking rhythm.
Notable Players:

Defense: Benjaloud Youssouf, Kenan Toibibou
Midfield: Youssouf M’Changama, Faiz Selemani, Yacine Bourhane

Match Timeline & Key Highlights

Minute	Event
11′	Ghana controlled possession early but struggled to break through Comoros’ deep defensive lines.
45′	Comoros made their first change at halftime, bringing on Saïd Bakari for Youssouf.
47′ – GOAL! Ghana 1–0 Comoros	Mohammed Kudus opened the scoring with a calm right-footed strike inside the box after a brilliant assist from Thomas Partey.
66′	Comoros made another substitution as Iyad Mohamed replaced Yacine Bourhane.
75′	Ghana managed the game well, maintaining shape and keeping the visitors at bay.
79′	Rayan Lutin came on for Comoros in an attempt to add pace to their attack.
80′	Yellow card for Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi after a tactical foul.
86′	Brandon Thomas-Asante replaced Antoine Semenyo to add fresh energy in attack.
90+3′	Ghana held firm under late pressure, securing a vital home win.

Goal Breakdown

Mohammed Kudus (47′)
The decisive moment came shortly after the restart. Thomas Partey’s intelligent midfield vision unlocked Comoros’ defense with a precise through ball. Kudus timed his run perfectly, controlled the pass, and slotted home coolly past the goalkeeper to put Ghana ahead.

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The goal lifted the crowd at the Accra Sports Stadium, and Ghana managed the remaining minutes with maturity — combining possession control with defensive discipline.

Tactical Analysis

Ghana’s Approach

Midfield Control: Thomas Partey dictated play, linking defense and attack effectively.
Pressing and Compactness: Ghana’s pressing prevented Comoros from building sustained attacks.
Game Management: After taking the lead, Ghana slowed the tempo and focused on structured defending.

Comoros’ Strategy

Defensive Compactness: They stayed organized and frustrated Ghana for long spells.
Counterattack Attempts: Tried to exploit spaces on the break but lacked precision in the final third.
Substitutions: Managerial changes added fresh legs but failed to produce the equalizer.

Player of the Match: Mohammed Kudus

Kudus was the standout performer, combining creativity, pace, and composure. His goal proved to be the difference, and his link-up play with Partey and Jordan Ayew consistently troubled the Comoros defense.