Ghana opened the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers with three points as Iaki Williams scored his first goal for the Black Stars in the 96th minute against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Ghana had early control of the game but failed to establish any clear-cut chances.
The Malagasy looked the sharper of the two teams and had the better opportunities in the first half but failed to convert them.
Chris Hughton wasted no time in bringing on Dennis Odoi and Majeed Ashimeru in the second half, which energised Ghana’s performance after the break.
Ghana had a rush of chances but failed to convert, with Malagasy goalkeeper Melvin Adrien making some incredible saves.
The Malagasy created their own chances, hitting the post with a header.
Ghana, on the other hand, scored in the last seconds of the game.
Gideon Mensah’s cross reached the head of Iaki Williams, who drove home his first goal in national team colours.
With a goal differential of +1, the Black Stars are presently second in Group I in the World Cup Qualifiers.
Comoros leads the group following a 4-2 victory against Central African Republic in their first game.
