The Black Stars recorded a big victory over Chad on Friday night and will hope to build on that against Madagascar in Morocco on March 24, 2025. Africa Football editor Bill Eshun looks into the upcoming match and provides his prediction of the outcome.
Key Facts
- Ghana are currently top of Group I in the World Cup qualifiers with 12 points
- Madagascar are second in the group with 10 points
Match Overview
The Black Stars players did not disappoint in front of a packed Accra Sports Stadium on Friday as they defeated Chad 5-0. Antoine Semenyo, Iñaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, and Ernest Nuamah all found the net for the hosts. It was a historic day, as the Black Stars last scored five goals in a match during their 5-1 win over Qatar in 2020, under CK Akonnor. But Madagascar are also coming into the game on a high, having defeated Central African Republic 4-1.
Captain Jordan to Lead the Group
Jordan Ayew is Ghana’s current top scorer in the World Cup qualifiers with five goals, proving his importance as both a leader and goal scorer.
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Alongside him will be a confident duo in Antoine Semenyo and Iñaki Williams, who both found the net for the first time since 2023.
They will also remember the first leg win over Madagascar in Kumasi two years ago, where Iñaki Williams scored in the dying embers of the game.
The Odds
- Madagascar to Win – 3.84 (1xBet)
- Ghana to Win – 1.92 (1xBet)
- Draw – 3.68 (1xBet)
Prediction
This will likely end in a draw, as there is little separating the two sides in terms of form.
Scoreline Prediction: Madagascar 0-0 Ghana
