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Ghana Secures Historic Fifth FIFA World Cup Qualification

Ghana's national team has secured their fifth FIFA World Cup qualification with a crucial 1-0 victory over Comoros, marking a triumphant comeback after recent setbacks in African football.

ParEdwin Gyimah
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Ghana's Black Stars celebrate their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification after victory over Comoros

Black Stars Triumph: Ghana Books Place at FIFA World Cup 2026

In a remarkable turnaround from their recent setbacks, Ghana's national team has secured qualification for their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance following a decisive 1-0 victory over Comoros in the final Group I qualifier.

Kudus Leads the Way to Victory

Mohammed Kudus proved decisive once again, scoring the winning goal that secured Ghana's place at the 2026 global showpiece. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Black Stars, who have now accumulated an impressive 25 points from their ten qualifying matches.

Redemption After AFCON Disappointment

The qualification comes as a powerful response to Ghana's shocking failure to reach the 2025 African Cup of Nations, their first absence from the continental tournament since 2004. Despite facing intense pressure and calls for his resignation, coach Otto Addo's unwavering determination has paid off.

"I'm not the person who can resign. If you know where I have come from as a person to arrive at this job, you won't even ask about resignation," Addo declared, demonstrating his commitment to the team's success.

Looking Forward to World Cup Glory

Ghana's World Cup journey began at Germany 2006, with their most memorable campaign coming at South Africa 2010. Under Milovan Rajevac's leadership, the team reached the quarter-finals, powered by Asamoah Gyan's inspirational performances.

The Black Stars will be eager to improve upon their performance from the previous World Cup in Qatar, where they were eliminated in the group stage. With a rejuvenated squad and renewed confidence, Ghana looks poised to make their mark on football's biggest stage once again.

Edwin Gyimah

Ghanaian journalist, covering African affairs for the past 10 years.