Chad go host Ghana for Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Deby Itno on Thursday as CAF World Cup qualifiers enter round seven.
The Black Stars dey sit top of Group I, while Les Sao already don chop elimination after six straight defeats.
Match Preview
Chad campaign don scatter from day one — six losses back-to-back, no single point, just one goal scored and 15 conceded.
Dem last qualifier in March end 1-0 against Comoros, and even though e show small defensive grit, attack still dead. Out of six games, Chad don blank five times.
June friendlies with Kenya also no help — 0-0 draw and 2-1 loss. Coach Raoul Savoy dey try hold things together with experienced players like Marius Mouandilmadji and captain N’Douassel, but truth be say dem no get balance. With average of 2.5 goals conceded per game, e clear say Chad fit only aim for damage control.
For Ghana, this game na chance to tighten grip for top of the table. The Black Stars get 15 points from 18, with only one slip against Mali. Dem dey on five-game winning streak.
Last qualifier, Ghana hammer Madagascar 3-0 away — Thomas Partey score twice, Mohammed Kudus add another, all assisted by Jordan Ayew. Otto Addo side dey sharp in front, 15 goals in six games (2.5 per match), and backline don still hold steady with just five conceded.
With Kudus, Partey and Ayew all in form, Ghana dey look like team wey fit carry three points without stress.
Form Guide
Chad World Cup Qualifying – Africa: L L L L L L
Chad form (all competitions): D L L L D L
Ghana World Cup Qualifying – Africa: W L W W W W
Ghana form (all competitions): D L W W L W
Team News
Coach Otto Addo don name 24-man squad — Partey, Kudus, Ayew and Inaki Williams dey lead. Tariq Lamptey return after injury, while Derrick Arthur Kohn and young striker Caleb Yirenkyi get call-up.
For Chad, Savoy rely on defenders Ebenezer Ngardial and Yves Allarabaye. Midfield balance go come from Franky Tchaouna and Eric Mbangossoum. Attack go rest on Haroun Tchaouna and Amine Hiver, but chances go rare.
Chad possible starting lineup:
Mbaynassem; Allarabaye, Noubara, Daikreo, Khamis; Damba, Thiam; Tchaouna, Youssouf, Adam; N’Douassel
Ghana possible starting lineup:
Asare; Mensah, Salisu, Opoku, Djiku; Semenyo, Partey, Francis, Schindler; Kudus, Ayew
Prediction
We say: Chad 0-3 Ghana
Chad go try frustrate Ghana, but the gulf in class dey too wide. With Ayew, Kudus and Partey all sharp, this fit be another comfortable outing for the Black Stars.