The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in Africa as Chad host Ghana in a crucial qualifier.
Both sides will meet at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena,
with the Black Stars aiming to tighten their grip on Group I while Chad fight for pride in front of their home fans.
Match Details
Fixture: Chad vs Ghana – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025
Kick-off Time: 13:00 GMT (14:00 BST)
Venue: Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno, N’Djamena, Chad
Broadcast Information
Fans across Africa and beyond can catch the action live on:
New World Sport (official FIFA broadcast partner)
GTV Sports+ in Ghana
Canal+ network across Sub-Saharan Africa
bet365 Live Sports Streaming (available in the UK and selected regions)
Head-to-Head Record
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This fixture marks only the second-ever competitive meeting between Chad and Ghana.
First Meeting: 21 March 2025 – Ghana 5–0 Chad (Accra Sports Stadium)
Head-to-Head Record: Ghana leads 1–0, scoring five goals without reply.
Ghana’s dominance in their first encounter makes them heavy favorites heading into this tie.
Form and Group Standings
Ghana: Top of Group I with 15 points from six matches, unbeaten and playing with confidence.
Key players like Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Inaki Williams have been pivotal in their qualification campaign.
Chad: Bottom of Group I with 0 points, having lost all six games so far.
They face an uphill task but will look to use home advantage to frustrate the Black Stars.
Key Talking Points
Can Ghana continue their perfect run and edge closer to securing a World Cup spot?
Will Chad find their first points of the campaign against one of Africa’s giants?
Mohammed Kudus, who has been in sensational form, could once again be the difference-maker for Ghana.
Prediction
Given Ghana’s squad depth and dominance in the reverse fixture, the Black Stars are clear favorites.
However, Chad will aim to make things difficult on home soil.
Predicted Score: Chad 0–3 Ghana
Final Thoughts
This clash may look one-sided on paper, but World Cup qualifiers often spring surprises. For Ghana, it’s about staying professional and ensuring maximum points,
while Chad will look to restore pride and make history by claiming their first points against the four-time African champions.
Stay tuned to PrimePitch for live updates, post-match analysis, and all the latest news from the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers.