World Cup qualifiers: Ghana secure qualification in Comoros win

Ghana 1–0 Comoros

Ghana sealed their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over Comoros in Accra, courtesy of a second-half goal from Mohammed Kudus.

The Black Stars maintained their 25-year unbeaten home record in World Cup qualifiers and topped Group I in style.

Kudus' strike in the 47th minute proved enough to send Ghana to their fifth appearance on the global stage.

Celebrations erupted across the stadium as Otto Addo's side ensured qualification with composure and defensive solidity.

Mali 4–1 Madagascar

Mali closed out their campaign emphatically with a 4-1 thrashing of Madagascar in Bamako.

Lassine Sinayoko scored a brace, while Dorgeles Nene and Gaoussou Diarra added to a dominant display.

Madagascar's late consolation from Johan N'Zi wasn't enough to salvage their playoff hopes.

The Eagles finish third in Group I, narrowly missing out despite their free-flowing attacking football.

Chad 2–3 Central African Republic

In a dramatic contest in N'Djamena, the Central African Republic edged Chad 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner.

Early goals from Delphin Mokonou and Venuste Baboula gave the visitors a commanding lead before Chad hit back through Ecua and Mouandilmadji.

Just as the hosts looked to have earned a point, Karl Namnganda struck in the 93rd minute to seal it for Les Fauves.

It was a spirited finish to the qualifiers for the Central Africans, while Chad showed fight in defeat.

Egypt 1–0 Guinea-Bissau

Group A winners Egypt capped an unbeaten qualifying campaign with a professional 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

Mohamed Hamdy scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, heading in a pinpoint cross from Ahmed Koka.

Despite resting star man Mohamed Salah, the Pharaohs controlled the match with authority.

Rui Vitoria's side now shifts focus to preparing for their return to the World Cup after missing out in 2022.

Djibouti 1–2 Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone came from behind to defeat Djibouti 2-1 in Casablanca and finish third in their group.

Abdichakour Farah gave Djibouti an early lead, but Juma Bah equalized just before the break.

Sallieu Tarawallie netted the winner in the 72nd minute, ensuring a strong finish to the campaign for the Leone Stars.

Despite the loss, Djibouti showed progress and signs of development throughout qualifying.

Burkina Faso 3–1 Ethiopia

Burkina Faso kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 win over Ethiopia, powered by a stunning hat-trick from substitute Pierre Kabore.

Kabore's goals in the 65th, 82nd, and 96th minutes turned the tide after a competitive opening hour.

Biniam Ayten pulled one back for Ethiopia, but the Stallions' attacking firepower proved too strong.

With five wins in their last six, Burkina Faso now await confirmation on whether they've done enough to reach the playoffs.

Zambia 0–1 Niger

Niger snatched a vital 1-0 win away to Zambia in Ndola, boosting their hopes of a playoff spot.

Daniel Sosah netted the decisive goal early in the second half after Victorien Adebayor's shot was parried.

Zambia dominated possession but failed to break through Niger's compact defensive setup and an inspired goalkeeper Mahamadou Tanja.

Niger finish second in Group F and must now wait on other results to see if their journey continues.