Ghana vs Madagascar Tips - Black Stars tipped to win to nil

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 30 May 2022

Ralph Staniforth 30 May 2022

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Ghana vs Madagascar Predictions for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Match is being played at 20:00 BST at Cape Coast Sports Stadium
Can Ghana win a sixth successive home match in AFCON qualifying?
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Ghana to win to nil in AFCON qualifier (Getty Images)

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The Black Stars may have struggled in the AFCON earlier this season but they are formidable in qualifying matches, especially at home. Madagascar lack firepower and are poor travellers. A Ghana win to nil is tipped.

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Head to Head
Ghana Form
Ghana Squad
Madagascar Form
Madagascar Squad
Verdict
Ghana vs Madagascar FAQ

Ghana have won their last 5 home matches (AFCON qualifiers).
Ghana have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 home matches (AFCON qualifiers).
Madagascar have lost 4 of their last 6 matches (all competitions).
Madagascar have failed to score in 5 of their last 8 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

These sides have met on just one previous occasion. Madagascar won 2-1 in a friendly match played in South Africa in 2015.

Ghana Form

The Black Stars have been in mixed form of late by their high standards. They topped their World Cup 2022 Qualification group and won their playoff to reach the showpiece event.

Ghana had a nightmare time in the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year and were knocked out in the group stage. They lost 1-0 to Morocco, drew 1-1 with Gabon and lost 3-2 to minnows Comoros.

The side bounced back in their WC 2022 Playoff against Nigeria. A 0-0 home draw looked damaging but they went to Nigeria and drew 1-1 in the second leg to progress on away goals.

Ghana Squad

Coach Otto Addo is without his top midfielder Thomas Partey due to injury. Despite media speculation, Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey is not named in the squad.

Richard Ofori is back amongst the goalkeepers after an injury-hit season. Young AS Roma striker Felix Afena Gyan is in the squad alongside veterans Jordan and Andre Ayew.

Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jojo Wollacott, Manaf Nurudeen

Defenders: Denis Odoi, Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Adbul Mumin, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Jonathan Mensah

Midfielders: Baba Iddrisu, Edmund Addo, Elisha Owusu, Mohamed Kudus, Daniel Kyereh, Mukarak Wakaso

Forwards: Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Benjamin Tetteh, Felix Afena Gyan, Daniel Afriyie, Kwesi Okyere Wriedt, Antoine Semenyo, Braydon Manu

Madagascar Form

Madagascar failed to qualify for either the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year or the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Their last 11 matches have seen just a single victory.

After finishing third in their AFCON qualifying group, they finished bottom of the World Cup qualifying section. Three defeats in a row was preceded by a surprise 1-0 home win against Congo DR.

Their last two matches brought a 2-0 defeat away to Benin before a 1-1 home draw against Tanzania.

Madagascar Squad

Coach Nicolas Dupuis has recalled former captain Abel Anicet and goalkeeper Melvin Adrie to the squad.

The French manager has named seven domestically based players and 20 foreign-based squad members. Forwards Paulin Voavy and Saudi-Arabia based Carolus Andriamahitsinoro have both been selected once again.

Goalkeepers: Nina Razakanirina, Melvin Adrien, Mathyas Randriamamy

Defenders: Sylvio Ouassiero, Thomas Fontaine, Jérôme Mombris, Fabien Boyer, Rajo Razafindrabe, Dorian bertrand, Remy Vita, Tantely Randrianiaina

Midfielders: Loïc Lapoussin, Anicet Abel, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Ibrahim Amada, Rayan Raveloson, Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa, Rojolalaina Andraiamanjato, Hery Bastien

Forwards: Njiva Rakotoharimalala, Paulin Voavy, Julio Donisa, Arnaud Randrianantenaina, Tsilavina Fanomezantsoa, Alexandre Ramalingom, Fabrice Rakotondraibe, Carolus Andriamahitsinoro