Ghana's quest for early qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a setback as the Black Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by Chad in Thursday's Group I clash in N'Djamena.

Qualifying in this international break now look impossible is it is most unlikely other results will go their way.

The visitors started brightly, taking the lead in the 17th minute.

Mohammed Kudus, dazzling throughout with his skill and vision, skipped past a defender on the right before sending a low cross into the box.