Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus strengthened Ghana’s bid for a spot on the 2026 Fifa World Cup, whereas Ivory Coast received to return to the highest of their qualifying group.
4-time continental champions Ghana failed to achieve the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations however the Black Stars sit 5 factors away from second-placed Madagascar in Group I following their 3-0 victory away in opposition to the islanders.
Ghana’s trigger was additionally helped as Mali, the highest seeds of their group, have been held to a goalless draw away in opposition to Central African Republic.
The Eagles are third, six factors behind Ghana, with 4 rounds of the 10-game marketing campaign remaining.
Ivory Coast moved to the highest of Group F, some extent forward of Gabon, as Sebastien Haller’s first-half header was sufficient to settle a nervy dwelling encounter with The Gambia.
Solely the 9 group winners in African qualifying are assured of a spot on the expanded 48-team World Cup finals.
The 4 greatest second-placed sides will play off for an area at an intercontinental qualifier which is able to present the prospect for a tenth facet to achieve america, Mexico and Canada.
