Madagascar 0-3 Ghana player ratings: Partey finds scoring boots, Jordan shines

Ghana improved their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. They achieved this with a big win over Madagascar in Group I.

Thomas Partey played well, scoring two goals. Captain Jordan Ayew showcased his skills by assisting all three goals. This victory puts Ghana five points ahead in the group with 15 points.

Other players also contributed to the strong performance. Here’s a rating of the team's efforts:

**Benjamin Asare - 6**
The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper had a quiet game early on. He made a stunning save when needed and kept a clean sheet.

**Kingsley Schindler - 6**
He was solid defensively and supported attacks when necessary. He limited Madagascar's influence on their right side.

**Gideon Mensah - 5.5**
The left-back was less dominant than in the last match but remained disciplined.

**Alexander Djiku - 6**
The centre-back had a strong defensive performance and showed leadership qualities.

**Mohammed Salisu - 5.5**
He partnered well with Djiku to maintain the clean sheet and nearly scored early on.

**Jerome Opoku - 6**
Opoku was calm under pressure and defended well when required.

**Abu Francis - 7**
The defensive midfielder was active throughout the match, providing protection for the defense.

**Thomas Partey - 8**
Partey was one of Ghana's best players, scoring twice from headers while maintaining possession effectively.

**Mohammed Kudus - 6**
Kudus displayed good ball control and scored to seal the victory.

**Jordan Ayew - 9**
Ayew's performance was outstanding as he assisted all three goals and worked hard throughout the game.

**Antoine Semenyo - 5**
Semenyo did not make much impact and was substituted first.

### Substitutes:
- **Inaki Williams - 5:** Added some variety.
- **Ernest Nuamah - 6:** Also provided different options.
- **Ebenezer Annan - N/A**
- **Simpson Razak - N/A**
- **Jonas Adjetey - N/A**

### Manager: Otto Addo - 7
Addo used a 3-5-2 formation that balanced defense and attack well. His substitutions were timely during the match.