Thomas Partey Shines in Ghana's Triumph

Thomas Partey scored twice and Mohammed Kudus added another as Ghana defeated Madagascar 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Morocco. Ghana now leads Group I with 15 points, advancing towards qualification. In other matches, Ivory Coast leads Group F while Tunisia tops Group H after important victories.

Thomas Partey showcased his goal-scoring prowess as he netted twice in Ghana's 3-0 victory over Madagascar during a World Cup qualifier held in Morocco on Monday. Mohammed Kudus added to the tally, helping Ghana take a commanding lead in their campaign for the prestigious tournament to be held next year.

Ghana is leading Group I with 15 points from six matches, marking significant progress towards securing a spot in the 48-team World Cup set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They currently sit five points ahead of second-placed Madagascar, and six points ahead of Mali, with four rounds still to play.

Elsewhere, Mali stumbled to a 0-0 draw against Central African Republic, impacting their chances. Ivory Coast regained the top spot in Group F thanks to a Sebastien Haller header, while Tunisia capitalized on goals from Seifeddine Jaziri and Elias Achouri to stay atop Group H, overcoming a tenacious Malawi side.

(With inputs from agencies.)