“If We Win, We’ve Qualified”: Black Stars Gk Trainer Fatau Dauda on Madagascar Game
- Ghana's goalkeeper's trainer Fatau Dauda has laid down the marker on how the Black Stars can qualify for the World Cup in advance
- According to Dauda, victory against Madagascar will all but book Ghana's spot at next year's global showpiece
- Meanwhile, group rivals, Mali, dropped points against the Central African Republic on match day six
Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!
Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer Fatau Dauda is brimming with confidence about Ghana’s chances of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided they overcome Madagascar on Monday night.
The former Ghana international, who forms part of Otto Addo’s technical team, believes victory in this crucial encounter will all but guarantee qualification.
Source: Twitter
His optimism comes ahead of a matchday six fixture where the Black Stars are looking to build on their dominant performance against Chad.
Momentum from a resounding victory
Ghana heads into this clash on the back of a commanding display that saw them brush aside Les Sao with ease, per Flashscore.
The five-goal haul was the Black Stars’ most prolific outing since their 5-1 triumph over Qatar in an international friendly five years ago.
The emphatic win not only bolstered morale but also reinforced belief in the squad’s attacking potential.
On the other hand, Madagascar presents a formidable challenge.
The island nation is in scintillating form, having gone unbeaten in their last four qualifiers.
Their latest result showcased their resilience, as they overturned a deficit to thrash the Central African Republic 4-1, as reported by Citi Sports.
Madagascar vs Ghana: A history of tough battles
The previous encounter between these two sides serves as a reminder of the difficulty this fixture poses.
When they met at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Ghana needed a stoppage-time winner from Inaki Williams to secured a hard-fought victory.
Source: Twitter
With Madagascar’s recent performances, Monday’s contest is expected to be another stern test.
Despite the challenge ahead, Dauda remains optimistic about Ghana’s chances.
"I have a strong conviction that if we win [against Madagascar], we have qualified in advance," he stated in an interview with 3Sports.
Boost from group rivals
Elsewhere in the qualification race, the Black Stars received a significant boost after Mali and the Central African Republic played out a goalless draw earlier on Monday.
The stalemate at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, means a win for Otto Addo’s men would open up a five-point lead with four games remaining.
With two home fixtures still to come and away ties against relatively manageable opponents in the Central African Republic and Chad, Ghana is in a strong position to secure back-to-back World Cup appearances after representing the continent at the Mundial in Qatar back in 2022.
Should they take care of business against Madagascar, their qualification dream could become a reality as early as September.
Black Stars defender declares readiness for Madagascar game
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that France-based Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has declared his readiness for the clash against Madagascar.
The Black Stars have arrived in Morocco for the matchday six fixture in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
With Ghana back at the top of the group, the former African champions are in a strong position to secure World Cup qualification.
New feature: Сheck out news that is picked for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!
Source: YEN.com.gh
