Thomas Partey Reaches New Milestone as Black Stars Thump Chad in World Cup Qualifiers

• Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has reached a new Black Stars milestone after starring against Chad
• The Arsenal star played a key role as Ghana thrashed Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Accra
• Partey made his Black Stars debut in 2016 and has since gone on to become a pivotal player for the team

Arsenal star Thomas Partey marked his 50th Ghana appearance in style as the Black Stars recorded a resounding victory over Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The 31-year-old lasted 81 minutes and was one of Ghana's best players on the pitch, playing a commanding role in the heart of midfield.

He was replaced by youngster Lawrence Agyekum, who was making his debut for the Black Stars.

Partey made his Black Stars debut on June 5, 2016, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritius and has since gone on to make 50 appearances, scoring 13 goals for the Black Stars.

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The former Atletico Madrid star has represented Ghana at various competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.

He is expected to lead the team alongside Jordan Ayew as the Black Stars eye a return to the global showpiece in the United States next year.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars moved top of Group I after a thumping victory over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Goals from Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu and Ernest Nuamah were enough for the West African giants.

The Black Stars next travel to Morocco to face Madagascar.

Coach Otto Addo excited with big win

After the game, coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo expressed delight with the performance of the team, extending his gratitude to Ghanaian for showing the team massive support.

He said, as quoted by the FA's website:

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"First of all, I am happy that we won, also that we scored a lot of goals but to be honest we have to concentrate on Monday, it will be a different game. It will be much, much difficult and we are already thinking ahead of that game. I think the boys have done well and we want to congratulate them.

"We want to thank the President, the Sports Minister for supporting, and the media also for supporting us, giving us good vibes and also the people of Ghana for still supporting us despite difficulties in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

"But now we looking forward trying to qualify for the World Cup and for this we still need your support. We have a long way to go but I am happy we are now in the first position and this is the position that we have to defend now and with this win, I think it’s giving us much positivity and we have t carry on with it."

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Black Stars debuts new jersey

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Black Stars of Ghana debuted their new jerseys for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad on Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The players arrived on the pitch in their all-yellow new jerseys, produced by German sports kit manufacturers, Puma.

Puma have sponsored the production of Ghana's jerseys for the past decade and have extended their relationship with the Football Association.

Source: YEN.com.gh