Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the Chad vs Ghana head-to-head, the current Group I standings in CAF 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, and whether Ghana has qualified.
Chad vs Ghana (1:1) – Match Results
First Encounter was 21 March 2025 (Matchday 5)
Ghana 5–0 Chad, played at Accra Sports Stadium.
Goal scorers: Antoine Semenyo (2′), Iñaki Williams (31′), Jordan Ayew (penalty, 36′), Mohammed Salisu (56′), Ernest Nuamah (68′).
Second Match was 4 September 2025 (Matchday 7)
Chad 1–1 Ghana, played at Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena.
Ghana took the lead through Jordan Ayew.
Chad equalized late through Ecua Celestin with a long-range strike.
Head-to-head summary:
Ghana have played Chad twice in this qualification phase: one win (5–0) and one draw (1–1).
Group I Standings (CAF 2026 World Cup Qualifiers)
Group I teams: Ghana, Madagascar, Comoros, Mali, Central African Republic, and Chad.
As of early September 2025:
1st: Ghana – Played 7, Points 16, W-D-L: 5-1-1, Goals For 16, Against 6, Goal Difference +10
2nd: Madagascar – Played 7, Points 13
3rd: Comoros – Played 6, Points 12
4th: Mali – Mid-table
5th: Central African Republic – Mid-table
6th: Chad – Played 7, Points 1, Goals For 2, Against 16, Goal Difference –14
Format: The group winner qualifies directly to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four best runners-up across all CAF groups enter a playoff for another chance at qualification.
Ghana’s Qualification Status
Ghana has not yet officially qualified, but they are in a very strong position.
They top Group I with 16 points from 7 games.
Three matchdays remain.
Only the group winner earns a direct World Cup spot.
A draw with Chad delayed official confirmation. However, if Ghana wins their next games against Mali and the Central African Republic, they will likely secure qualification even before the final match against Comoros.
Remaining Fixtures for Ghana
- 8 Sept 2025: Ghana vs. Mali (home)
- 9 Oct 2025: Central African Republic vs. Ghana (away)
- 14 Oct 2025: Ghana vs. Comoros (home)
Winning these will almost certainly clinch Ghana’s direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Ghana vs. Chad results | 5–0 win (Mar 2025); 1–1 draw (Sep 2025) |
| Group I Standing | Ghana leads with 16 points; Madagascar 13; Comoros 12; Chad bottom with 1 |
| Ghana’s qualification status | Not yet confirmed; need to maintain top spot to qualify directly |
| Remaining fixtures | vs. Mali (H), vs. CAR (A), vs. Comoros (H) |
