Ghana vs. Central African Republic (CAR) is one of nine 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures for Africa, scheduled for October 8, 2025.
Our preview transitions seamlessly from Ghana vs. Central African Republic predictions to head-to-head statistics, betting tips, and our fearless forecast.
What you need to know: Ghana vs Central African Republic match
Ghana is on top of Group I in their World Cup qualification table.
They carry a 6-1-1 (win-draw-loss) record in eight matches.
CAR, on the other hand, is eliminated from contention due to its 1-2-5 record.
Before tuning in live, explore more about the World Cup African qualifiers to gain a deeper understanding of the story behind this match.
Ghana vs Central African Republic standings
World Cup Qualifiers (Africa) Group I
| Position | Team | Matches Played | WIns | Draw | Losses | Points | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | |
| 2 | Madagascar | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| 3 | Comoros | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | |
| 4 | Mali | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | Eliminated |
| 5 | Central African Republic | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | Eliminated |
| 6 | Chad | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Eliminated |
Match Preview: Black Stars have momentum of World Cup African qualifying win streak
Ghana has won three of its last six matches to stay unbeaten in the African qualifiers.
The Black Stars are coming off a 1-0 win over Mali in a World Cup Africa qualifying match on September 9, 2025.
Coach Otto Addo’s side has also posted huge wins over Chad (5-0) on March 21, 2025, and Madagascar (3-0) three days later.
Building on recent successes, the Black Stars aim to join the World Cup-qualified teams by securing a win.
H2H results: Ghana vs Central African Republic
| Date | Competition | Home team | Away Team | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF) | Central African Republic | Ghana | ||
| June 11, 2024 | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF) | Ghana | Central African Republic | Ghana | 4-3 |
| September 8, 2023 | Africa Cup of Nations qualification | Ghana | Central African Republic | Ghana | 2-1 |
| June 5, 2021 | FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Asia | Central African Republic | Ghana | Draw | 1-1 |
Ghana has CAR’s number in three head-to-head matches
The Black Stars lead the head-to-head matchup against CAR with two victories and one draw.
Overall, the Black Stars have won three of their last five games, yielding only one loss in that span.
Conversely, CAR has lost four of its last five matches, highlighting its struggles.
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Ghana World Cup qualifiers (last 6 matches)
Central African Republic World Cup qualifiers
Note: W- Wins; L-Losses; D- Draw
Confirmed Lineups
| Central African Republic | Position | Ghana |
| Satumin Ngarsouma | Goalkeeper | Richard Ofori |
| Flory Jean Michel Yangao | Defender | Dennis Odoi |
| Bebjamin Namngbena | Defender | Alexander Djiku |
| Cherubin Basse | Defender | Mohammed Salisu |
| Fourdeau Miambaye | Defender | Gideon Mensah |
| Ghislain Mounguide | Midfielder | Salis Abdul Samed |
| Nelson Ngaro | Midfielder | Majeed Ashimeru |
| Donald Guesset | Midfielder | Joseph Paintsil |
| Dimitri Kogbeto | Forward | Mohammed Kudus |
| Ange Zoumara | Forward | Jordan Ayew |
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Ghana vs Central African Republic stats (Last 10 matches)
| Central African Republic | Stats | Ghana |
| 10% | Win % Overall | 40% |
| 17% | Win % Home | 40% |
| 0% | Wins % Away | 40% |
| 0.40 | Goals scored overall | 1.70 |
| 1.60 | Average Goals per match overall | 2.50 |
| 1.00 | Average Goals per match home | 2.40 |
| 2.50 | Average Goals per match away | 2.60 |
| 0.33 | Goals scored home | 1.60 |
| 0.50 | Goals scored away | 1.80 |
| 1.20 | Goals conceded overall | 0.80 |
| 0.67 | Goals conceded home | 0.80 |
| 2.00 | Goals conceded away | 0.80 |
| 80% | FTS (Failed to Score) overall | 20% |
| 83% | FTS home | 20% |
| 75% | FTS away | 20% |
Source: FootyStats.org
Players to Watch
Ghana (Black Stars)
| Player | Position | Matches Played (2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Africa) | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ayew | Forward | 8 | 6 |
| Inaki Williams | Forward | 6 | 2 |
| Thomas Partey | Midfielder | 5 | 2 |
Central African Republic (Les Fauves)
| Player | Position | Matches Played (2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Africa) | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Mafouta | Forward | 7 | 3 |
| Geoffrey Kondogbia | Midfielder | 6 | 1 |
| Venuste Baboula | Forward | 4 | 1 |
Source: ESPN
Our match prediction: Ghana to win
Given these factors, our Ghana vs Central African Republic predictions pick Ghana to win, 2-0.
The Black Stars’ winning two of their last three head-to-head matches against CAR is something to consider.
Also, our fearless forecast is based on Ghana winning five of its last six matches in the World Cup qualifiers.
Meanwhile, CAR has not won a match in its last five games.
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