Thomas Partey doubles Ghana's lead in World Cup Qualifier Against Madagascar: Video
- Thomas Partey played an inspiring role to lead the Black Stars to victory in the game against Madagascar
- The Arsenal star scored twice as the West Africans strolled to a 3-0 victory over the Bareas in Morocco
- The Black Stars end the March international window top of Group I of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Arsenal star Thomas Partey has scored a brace to power the Black Stars into a comfortable lead in the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Madagascar in Morocco.
The deputy Black Stars captain met a swinging cross from Jordan Ayew to put Ghana in the lead after 11 minutes.
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The 31-year-old then doubled the advantage after the break after meeting another cross from Ayew.
Ghana had come close early through Mohammed Salisu after the Monaco defender met another cross from the captain.
Following the early moments of pressure, the Black Stars made it count after Partey headed home from the Leicester City winger.
However, with the game headed for half-time, Madagascar put the Black Stars under pressure, coming close with waves of attack.
The Black Stars responded after the break through Partey, who connected a corner kick from Ayew.
Four minutes later, Ayew delivered another precise assist, with Mohammed Kudus finishing off the move.
The Black Stars extend their lead at the top of the table to five points after six games in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers.
The lead could, however, be cut short when Comoros engages Chad on Tuesday.
Ghana are chasing a fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Kudus ends goal draught
Meanwhile, during the game West Ham United Mohammed Kudus also ended his one-year draught with the national team.
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Kudus scored to add to Partey's brace as the Black Stars completed a 3-0 victory at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium.
The West Ham United star finished off a brilliant move, which saw Jordan Ayew weave in a pass to the midfielder to finish in the 58th minute.
It was his first goal for the Black Stars since scoring a brace at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast last year.
The victory keeps the Black Stars at the summit of Group I ahead of the return to the qualifiers in September this year.
Despite lead the group with a five point gap, Comoros could cut short the lead when they engage Chad on Tuesday in Group.
The Black Stars are chasing a fifth appearance at the World Cup.
Appiah delivers powerful message to players
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that legendary Ghanaian footballer Stephen Appiah has charged the Black Stars give their all and secure qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Appiah, the deputy management committee member of the senior national team, travelled with the Black Stars to Morocco for their game against Madagascar.
Ghana is hoping to make a return to the tournament after an impressive run in the qualifiers, which has seen the West Africans top Group I after five matches.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
