2026 World Cup Qualifier: Ghana Beaten by Comoros Again

By: Nutifafa Bequine and Christian Sowada

Ghana suffered another defeat (1-0 ) to Comoros, in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Group I fixture away, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Stade de Moroni in Moroni, the national capital of Comoros.

A 43rd minute strike by midfielder, Myziane Maolida was enough to win the game and send his side to the top of group I, with 6 points, whiles Ghana dropped to 4th position with 3 points from two games, and 8 matches left to play.

The Stars with five substitutions in the second half (Mohammed Kudus 46; Ernest Nuamah 65; Majeed Ashimeru 65; Hamidu Abdu Fatawu 81; and Jonathan Sowah 88;) was not able to salvage a point at the end of regulation time.

Ghana started its campaign on Friday, November 17, 2023, with a home win against Madagascar, through a solitary goal by Inaki Williams at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

22 months ago, the Black Stars first suffered a 2-3 humiliating defeat in the hands of the Les Coelacantes(The Coelacanths) at the 2021 AFCON tournament hosted by Cameroon in January, 2022. A result that made sure the Stars exited the tournament at the group stages with just a single point.

Black Stars are seeking qualification to their fifth FIFA World Cup tournament to be played in 2026 and will be hosted by three nations namely, USA, Mexico and Canada.

Ghana’s next World Cup qualifier is at home to their fellow West African side, Mali, on June 5, 2024.

The Stars will now shift attention to preparations for next year’s 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.