Semenyo: Five-Goal Win Over Chad Will Boost Black Stars’ Confidence
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars’ dominant 5-0 victory over Chad in their 2026 World Cup qualifier will serve as a huge confidence boost for the team in their upcoming fixtures.
The Black Stars had struggled with goal-scoring in recent matches, netting just three times in their previous six outings—a poor run that contributed to their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
However, their emphatic performance at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday signaled a turnaround in their attacking efficiency.
“I feel like we’ve got goal scorers in the team. We just need to get into the right positions, and we’ve done that today. Scoring five goals is a confidence booster,” Semenyo said after the match.
The Bournemouth forward wasted no time making an impact, opening the scoring in the second minute to set the tone for Ghana’s commanding display.
Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, and Ernest Nuamah also found the back of the net as the Black Stars overwhelmed their opponents.
The win propels the Black Stars to the top of Group I in the World Cup qualifiers with 12 points.
Otto Addo’s men will now shift their focus to a crucial clash against Madagascar on Monday, aiming to build on their momentum and strengthen their path to the 2026 World Cup.
