FIFA 2026 WCQ: Fans Blast Black Stars Players, Otto Addo After 1:1 Draw With Chad
- Football fans have voiced their frustration with the Black Stars after the team was held to a disappointing draw against Chad
- Ghana still sits at the summit of Group I with 16 points from seven matches in the World Cup qualifiers despite the setback in N'Djamena
- The focus now shifts to Monday, September 8, when the Black Stars lock horns with Mali in a crucial matchday eight encounter
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Ghanaian supporters were left frustrated after the Black Stars dropped valuable points in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad on Thursday, September 4.
It all began brightly for Otto Addo’s men when Jordan Ayew struck in the 17th minute.
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Ghana held to disappointing draw by Chad
The forward latched onto a clever pass from Mohammed Kudus and buried the ball into the net, handing Ghana the advantage.
Watch Jordan's goal:
His effort carried extra significance as it was the first goal scored at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Deby Itno in six years, following its renovation.
But what started as an afternoon of promise soon turned sour for the visitors. Ghana failed to build on their lead, allowing the home side to grow in confidence.
With just a minute left in regulation time, Chad found their equaliser. Celestine Ecua’s attempt took a wicked deflection, wrong-footing the goalkeeper and sparking wild celebrations among the locals, as noted by CAF Online.
Watch Chad's equaliser:
For Chad, it was a historic moment. For Ghana, the result felt more like a defeat than a draw.
Ghanaian fans vent anger on social media
The reaction online was swift and unforgiving. Many fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to air their disappointment at what they described as a lifeless performance.
@yawmagnet blasted the team’s display:
"You guys shaaa too much, Kai."
@Phacterz1 suggested something fishy behind the performance:
"The whole team, including staff, needs to be investigated. You can't tell me you guys haven't staked bet."
@TrofastGo went further, calling for drastic measures:
"You get the ball and just walk on the pitch. The government should dissolve our football."
@kofimitch17 fumed:
"Useless team ….players just ball watching ….mmmttcchhheeewwwww."
And @4kt_omarisco aimed his anger at the coach:
"Otto Addo is the worst coach after Erik Ten Hag, akoa abcn Eii. We for tell Salis, Elisha and that Gideon Mensah no the truth apuuuuuuu."
The frustration was heightened by the fact that Chad had only scored once in their previous six games and had no points before facing Ghana.
Source: Twitter
Many expected the Black Stars to replicate their convincing win over the same opposition back in March, but the outcome was entirely different.
Ghana in control of Group I despite draw
Despite the setback, Ghana still sits on 16 points. Their cushion at the top of the group, however, hangs in the balance.
A win for Comoros against Mali could reduce the gap to a single point, while a victory for Mali would keep Ghana’s four-point advantage intact if Madagascar fails to beat the Central African Republic.
Check the group standings:
The Black Stars, though, remain in control of their fate. With two of their last three fixtures set to be played at home, starting with a crunch clash against Mali on Monday, September 8, their qualification hopes are far from over, per Africa Soccer.
Otto Addo laments about 'bad' pitch in Chad
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh highlighted Otto Addo’s strong reservations about the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Deby Itno ahead of Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad.
The 50-year-old coach revealed his surprise that football authorities sanctioned the stadium to host a fixture of such magnitude.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
