FIFA 2026 WCQ: Partey, Jordan Ayew and Others Play Ludo, Vibe to Blacko Before Chad Game
- Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, and two other Black Stars teammates enjoyed a light moment of relaxation ahead of Ghana’s World Cup qualifier
- The quartet are tipped to play key roles as the team targets back-to-back wins, starting with minnows Chad
- A positive result in N'Djamena would set the stage for Ghana’s highly anticipated showdown with West African rivals Mali on September 8
Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Gideon Mensah, and Abdul Salis Samed found the perfect way to relax before Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup assignments.
The quartet were captured enjoying a lively game of Ludo on the team bus, with Black Sherif’s music setting the mood.
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Black Stars players bond over Ludo and Black Sherif’s music
In the short clip sighted by YEN.com.gh, Salis was seen holding his foldable device while the game unfolded.
The OGC Nice midfielder was fully immersed in the action and ended up securing victory, with Partey following closely behind in second place.
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The real contest came down to Jordan Ayew and Gideon Mensah. In a tense finish, the Black Stars skipper edged Mensah to claim the win.
Jordan let out a triumphant “Yes,” while Partey light-heartedly teased his teammate with the words “wa ri, wa ri”, meaning “you’ve lost, you’ve lost.”
Adding to the fun, Salis sang Black Sherif’s Where Dem Boyz word for word, showing his love for the hit track while celebrating his victory.
The energy and camaraderie among the players were impossible to miss, giving fans a glimpse of the team’s lighter side.
The video quickly made rounds on social media, drawing warm reactions from supporters:
@YAGABOI4 wrote:
“This is nice❤️”
@BraKay_A added:
“It’s all love.”
@charlfrim12 noted:
“Jordan di3 he is a chill guy oo.”
@CoolestPaq joked:
“Them cheat give capito 🤣”
@_pluGNyame praised Samed:
“Salis with the vibes always 🔥🔥🔥”
Watch the video:
Focus shifts to World Cup qualifier against Chad
While the mood was light-hearted, the real challenge awaits at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Deby Itno.
Ghana will face Chad on September 4, aiming to secure another victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as noted by Ghanafa.org.
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The Black Stars thumped Les Sao 5-0 in Accra back in March and remain overwhelming favourites.
Chad, who have managed just one goal in their last six outings and without a win so far, are underdogs, per Flashscore.
See the standings of Group I:
Yet Ghana cannot afford complacency, especially after their disappointing run in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, where they failed to register a single win in a group with Sudan, Niger and Angola.
Victory in N’Djamena would not only boost confidence but also set the right tone for the next big clash at home against Mali, who take on Comoros on the same day.
Two Black Stars to miss Chad game
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh revealed that Ghana will be missing two key players in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.
Both players were unable to make the trip for different reasons, leaving the Black Stars a little short-handed ahead of the crucial clash.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
