The Central African Republic host Ghana in a pivotal World Cup qualifier at Stade d’Honneur de Meknes on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with both teams facing sharply contrasting expectations.
The Central African Republic have struggled for results, suffering four losses and a draw in their last five matches, averaging just 0.5 goals scored per game.
The Black Stars are on top of Group I, unbeaten in six qualifiers and poised to secure early entry to the 2026 World Cup with a win.
While maximum points would all but confirm Ghana’s place at the Mundial, the West Africans would still require favourable results elsewhere to make that dream certain.
Comoros take on Madagascar around the same time the Black Stars clash with the Central African Republic, and any slip-up from Barea could open the door for Ghana to seal a fifth World Cup appearance in a qualifying campaign that has seen only a few stumbles.
Watch and follow live updates of the game below:
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