Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has dismissed reports of confusion over the captain’s armband during Ghana’s emphatic 5-0 win against Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The issue arose during the second half when captain Jordan Ayew was substituted, briefly leaving players unsure about who would assume the captaincy. However, speaking at the post-match press conference, Addo clarified that the team has an established leadership structure, and the situation was handled smoothly.

“I didn’t see the [captain’s] armband lying on the grass. After Jordan left, somebody took it. After Thomas left, somebody else took it, so everything is clear,” Addo explained.

The armband debate followed recent discussions about Jordan Ayew’s appointment as captain over vice-captain Thomas Partey. Despite external speculation, Addo reaffirmed that the transition of leadership on the field was seamless.

On the pitch, Ghana dominated from start to finish, opening the scoring through Antoine Semenyo before adding four more goals. The victory propelled the Black Stars to the top of Group I with 12 points from five matches.

Ghana’s next test comes on Monday when they face Madagascar in a crucial away fixture. A victory would further boost their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.