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Ghana Seeks World Cup Spot in Clash with Eliminated Central African Republic
8 Oct
Summary
- Ghana sits atop Group I with 19 points, 3 clear of second-place Madagascar
- Central African Republic has already been eliminated from World Cup qualification
- Ghana has won 6 of 8 qualifiers, while Central African Republic has lost 5 of last 6 matches
On Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, Ghana will look to take a major step towards securing direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup as they face off against the already eliminated Central African Republic in a World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash.
Ghana, who currently sit atop Group I with 19 points, three clear of second-placed Madagascar, will be aiming to claim another victory and further cement their place at the mundial. The Black Stars have triumphed in six of their eight qualifying matches so far, with their only blemishes being a 1-0 loss to Comoros and a 1-1 draw against Chad.
In contrast, Central African Republic have struggled throughout the campaign, sitting fifth in the group with just five points from one win, two draws, and five defeats. Les Fauves have lost five of their last six matches across all competitions and will be playing solely for pride, having already seen their hopes of reaching the World Cup extinguished.
Ghana, who have scored the most goals (17) in their group while conceding only six, will be heavy favorites to claim all three points against their struggling opponents. However, Central African Republic will be determined to put up a spirited display and potentially cause an upset, having narrowly lost 4-3 to the Black Stars in the reverse fixture.
