Ghana Meets Central African Republic in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

Meknes, Morocco – The Central African Republic hosts Ghana in a crucial World Cup qualifying match at Stade d’Honneur de Meknes on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. This match is significant because both teams come into it with very different expectations.

The Central African Republic has struggled recently, earning four losses and a draw in their last five matches. They have scored an average of just 0.5 goals per game, indicating their struggles on the pitch.

In contrast, Ghana is on top of Group I, remaining unbeaten in six qualifiers so far. A win today would position Ghana closer to securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup. However, even if they win, they will need favorable outcomes in other matches to guaranteed their place.

As Ghana takes the field, they will closely watch the match between Comoros and Madagascar, taking place simultaneously. If Madagascar slips up, Ghana could clinch their fifth World Cup appearance.

Ghana’s head coach Otto Addo announced a 24-man squad, featuring a mix of young talents and returning stars. Among the highlights is 21-year-old defender who has impressed in the French Ligue 1, earning his first call-up to the senior national team. Another notable inclusion is Leicester City winger who is making his return after recovering from a significant ACL injury.

As the game approaches, the excitement builds. Ghana faces the Central African Republic at 16:00 GMT today, looking to build on their strong group performance. Just four days later, they will host Comoros at Accra Sports Stadium in another critical qualifier.