Central African Republic 0-5 Ghana
Match Information
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – CAF, Group I
- Stadium: Stade D’Honneur (Meknes)
- Date: 8 Oct 2025
Ghana dominated the match in Meknes, leaving the Central African Republic with no chance to compete.
Jordan Ayew contributed two assists and added a goal in the second half.
Mohammed Salisu, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, and Kamaldeen Sulemana each added a goal for Ghana.
The victory moved Ghana closer to its fifth World Cup appearance as it continues to lead Group I in the CAF qualifier.
A win or a draw against Comoros on October 12, 2025, will formalize the Black Stars’ entry into football’s biggest stage in North America next year.
Make a visit to other results, predictions, and updates on our World Cup 2026 qualifiers coverage.
Ghana vs Central African Republic team standings
Group I
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draw | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| 3 | Mali | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | Comoros | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| 5 | Central African Republic | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| 6 | Chad | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Black Stars shone on both ends to post big win
Ghana performed strongly on both offense and defense, not allowing CAR any real opportunities.
The Black Stars had an 11-0 advantage in shots on target based on our team statistics.
Also, Addo’s side was the aggressor throughout, as shown in their 100-93 edge in attacks and 19-1 goal attempts’ advantage.
Defensively, Ghana was 5-1 in shots blocked, ensuring CAR never got close to even landing a single goal.
In contrast, Les Fauves made six saves, but this was not enough to stop Ghana’s consistent attacking throughout the match.
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Addo assures ‘only the best squad’ for Ghana amid injuries to some key players
Ghana’s dominant display against CAR, despite missing key players, showcased Addo’s effective strategy.
Ghana missed Iñaki Williams, Abdul Mumin, and Ernest Nuamah in Meknes.
Addo still selected the strongest possible lineup for Ghana.
“We are in a situation where we can place an experienced top player like Iñaki with another very good, in-form player like Brandon Tomas, the coach said.
“We want the best possible squad. This is what we want,” he added.
What’s Next?
Central African Republic: Visit N’Djamena for the Chad vs Central African Republic match on 12 Oct.
Ghana: Return to Accra to host the Ghana vs Comoros fixture on 13 Oct.
The Black Stars have now won six of their last seven matches and are in no intention of slowing down.
A return to the World Cup awaits Ghana should it pull off a win or force a draw against Comoros.
Addo seeks to improve on their 24th-place finish in the 2022 edition should they officially claim a ticket to the World Cup next year.
CAR, on the other hand, shares a 1-2-6 win-draw-loss record to remove itself from contention for World Cup qualification.
Les Fauves continued their run of missed opportunities to qualify for the World Cup.
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