2026 FIFA WCQ: Kudus Ends 3 Game Scoreless Run for Black Stars, Fires Ghana Ahead vs Comoros
Mohammed Kudus ended his three-game goal drought for the Black Stars by scoring the opener in Ghana’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Comoros on Sunday, October 12.
The 25-year-old Tottenham Hotspur forward had last found the net in March during Ghana’s 3-0 victory over Madagascar.
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Kudus scores against Comoros
Carrying his impressive club form into international duty, Kudus broke the deadlock with a composed finish that set the tone for the match.
With Ghana needing only a draw to secure qualification and Madagascar trailing in second place, Otto Addo’s side controlled the game comfortably.
Two minutes after the break, Kudus capitalised on a precise low cross from the right flank, slotting the ball home from close range.
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The fully-packed Accra Sports Stadium erupted in celebration, with fans cheering and chanting “USA, USA, USA” in unison.
The goal not only lifted Ghana on the scoreboard but also injected confidence into the squad as they inched closer to confirming their fifth World Cup appearance.
Kudus' decisive goal against Comoros in Ghana’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, taking his tournament contribution to four direct goal involvements with two goals and two assists, per sports journalist Gary Al-Smith.
The Tottenham Hotspur forward was substituted in the 76th minute for LA Galaxy winger Joseph Paintsil as coach Otto Addo made tactical adjustments to close out the game.
Speaking to Ghana Premier League expert Mohammed Shaban, Kudus’ importance was highlighted:
"Kudus needed the goal, especially after firing blanks in Ghana's last three games," Shaban told YEN.com.gh.
"Although he has chipped in with a couple of assists, he needed the goal for his confidence, most especially considering he had ended his goal-scoring drought at Tottenham just before the international break.
"With the qualifiers coming to an end, Ghana will play South Korea and Japan in the Kirin Cup and hopefully he will continue in the same hot vein of form with injuries not affecting him in any way."
The goal proved crucial as Ghana held on to secure a 1-0 victory, a result that broke Comoros’ recent dominance in head-to-head clashes.
Meanwhile, Mali dashed Madagascar’s slim hopes of overtaking Ghana for the automatic World Cup spot, winning 4-1 with goals from Lassine Sinayoko, Dorgeles Nene, Gaoussou Diarra, and a second-half strike from Sinayoko.
Otto Addo's charges finished the qualification series at the top of Group I with 25 points from ten matches.
Madagascar followed in second with 19 points, while Mali claimed third with 18 points. Comoros finished fourth with 15 points, leaving the Central African Republic and Chad in the final positions, with Chad securing just a single point.
Source: YEN.com.gh
