The Ghana national football team endured a difficult night in Vienna, suffering a 5–1 loss to Austria national football team in an international friendly that raised serious concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Head coach Otto Addo’s side showed some promise in the first half but completely fell apart after the break, conceding four goals. Here’s a reworked look at how each player performed:

In goal, Lawrence Ati-Zigi (4.5) delivered several impressive saves and was arguably one of Ghana’s better performers despite conceding five times, with little fault attributed to him.

Defensively, it was a night to forget. Caleb Yirenkyi (2) struggled badly out of position at right-back, directly contributing to a goal. Derrick Kohn (2.5) and Jonas Adjetey (2) also endured poor outings, with Adjetey conceding the early penalty. Alexander Djiku (3) failed to provide the leadership expected at the back as the defensive unit looked disjointed.

In midfield, Kwasi Sibo (3) struggled to shield the defense, while Thomas Partey (3.5) had a quiet game and couldn’t influence play as expected.

Going forward, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (3) and Antoine Semenyo (3) failed to make meaningful impact, with both lacking sharpness in key moments. Prince Adu Kwabena (4) showed glimpses of promise but lacked the physical edge to capitalize.

Captain Jordan Ayew (5) emerged as Ghana’s top performer, scoring the team’s only goal. However, his overall link-up play and decision-making left room for improvement.

Among the substitutes, performances were largely underwhelming. Gideon Mensah (3), Jerome Opoku (2.5), and Marvin Senaya (2) all struggled, contributing to defensive lapses. Ibrahim Sulemana (3.5) provided the assist for Ayew’s goal, offering a small positive, while others had little influence.

Coach Addo (2) also came under scrutiny for his decisions, particularly delayed substitutions and multiple changes at once, which appeared to further disrupt the team’s rhythm.

Overall, it was a disappointing performance across the board, with only a few bright spots. The Black Stars will need significant improvement as they prepare for the challenges ahead.