The Ghana Black Stars have ignited a wave of jubilation among their supporters following a resounding 5-0 victory against Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match, held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025, witnessed a dominant performance that propelled Ghana to the top of Group I with 12 points.

Fans who watched the game expressed immense satisfaction with the team's attacking prowess, praising head coach Otto Addo for his tactical setup. Speaking to GhanaWeb TV, many acknowledged that while Chad may not be the strongest opponent, the emphatic win was crucial for boosting the team's confidence as they progress through the qualifiers. This victory marked the first time since 2020 that Ghana has scored five goals in a single match.

The goalscorers included Antoine Semenyo, who broke a two-year goal drought for Ghana, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, and Ernest Nuamah. Semenyo expressed his determination to score during this international break, emphasizing that he doesn't feel pressure but focuses on seizing every opportunity to find the net. His early goal set the tone for the dominant performance.

However, the match wasn't without its intriguing moments. A peculiar incident unfolded regarding the captain's armband. Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku twice declined the opportunity to wear the armband. Initially offered the armband when Jordan Ayew was substituted, Djiku refused, leading Ayew to pass it to Thomas Partey. Partey, in turn, attempted to give it back to Djiku, who insisted that Partey wear it. Later, when Partey was also substituted, he tried to hand the armband to Djiku again, but Djiku declined and passed it on to Mohammed Kudus, who wore it for the remainder of the match. This situation raised questions about the new captaincy structure, where Jordan Ayew is the main captain and Djiku is the deputy, especially considering Partey's previous role as deputy to Andre Ayew.

Despite the captaincy conundrum, the team's performance remained unhampered, securing a crucial win and ending a six-game winless streak. The Black Stars now turn their attention to a crucial match against Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Morocco.