Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil has underlined the importance of Ghana’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chad, labeling it a must-win match.
Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 19:00 GMT before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar on March 24.
The Black Stars currently share the top spot in Group I with Comoros, both on nine points from four matches. Their campaign started with a win over Madagascar, followed by a defeat to Comoros, but they bounced back with crucial victories against Mali and the Central African Republic.
Speaking to Happy Sports, Paintsil emphasized the need for maximum points against Chad.
“The Chad game is a must-win, and with the support of the fans, I know it will go well for us. We all know what qualifying for the World Cup will do—it will bring opportunities, open doors, and create investment platforms,” he said.
Chad sits at the bottom of the group with just one point, while Madagascar is third with seven points.
Due to Madagascar’s national stadium being unapproved for international matches, Ghana’s away fixture will be played in Al Hoceima, Morocco.
The Black Stars are determined to secure six points from these two games to strengthen their qualification bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
