2026 World Cup: Black Stars Hold Final Training Ahead of Comoros Tie
- The Black Stars of Ghana have finalised their preparations for their upcoming match against Comoros
- Ghana sit top of Group I and remain on course for World Cup qualification, while Comoros are already eliminated
- Otto Addo's men recorded a resounding victory during Matchday nine of the CAF qualifiers, thumping the Central African Republic 5-0
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Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, held their final training session on Saturday evening at the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Comoros.
The four-time African champions went through a series of drills, including tactical and ball-work exercises, under the guidance of head coach Otto Addo.
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The full squad of 24 players participated in the one-hour session, with Addo personally overseeing every aspect of the team’s preparations.
According to photos shared by @GhanaBlackstars on X and sighted by YEN.com.gh, the players appeared focused and determined to finish their World Cup qualifying campaign in grand style.
Kick-off for the crucial encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium is scheduled for 19:00 GMT.
The Black Stars have spent the past three days training in Accra, fine-tuning their tactics and putting the final touches on their game plan ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
Preview: Ghana vs Comoros
Otto Addo’s men currently lead Group I with 22 points, and a win on Sunday would all but confirm Ghana’s fifth FIFA World Cup appearance, following previous qualifications in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022.
Since making their World Cup debut in 2006, the Black Stars have become one of Africa’s most consistent forces on the global stage, missing just one edition of the tournament.
Their current qualifying campaign has been impressive, seven wins from nine matches have placed them firmly at the top of Group I with 22 points.
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Their only slip-ups came in a 1-0 defeat to Comoros and a 1-1 draw away to Chad, but back-to-back victories over Mali (1-0) and Chad (5-0) have restored their dominance.
With a +8 goal difference over Madagascar, it would take a dramatic collapse for Ghana to surrender their lead.
The four-time African champions have showcased both strength and balance, scoring 22 goals, the joint-highest tally in the qualifiers, while conceding just six.
Comoros, Ghana’s final opponents, will head to Accra seeking a positive end to their campaign after their World Cup hopes ended with a 2-1 defeat to Madagascar.
That result left them fourth in Group I with 15 points from five wins and four losses, having scored and conceded 12 goals each.
Despite their elimination, Comoros will aim to upset a Ghanaian side that has maintained a perfect home record so far.
Otto Addo’s team, however, need only a single point to officially secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ghana vs. Comoros: Time and how to watch
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that tension is building across Ghana as passionate fans eagerly anticipate the crucial clash against Comoros, amid reports that Ghana Television may not broadcast the game.
As usual, fans across Sub-Saharan Africa can catch the action live on SuperSport MaXimo 1 (Channel 227 on DStv), while those on the go can stream the game via the DStv Stream app.
Globally, supporters will have multiple ways to follow the match, with FIFA+ expected to stream it live and free worldwide, making it easily accessible for international viewers.
Source: YEN.com.gh
