By Solomon Yaw Asiedu

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Ghana’s Black Stars will continue their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they lock horns with the Central African Republic in their penultimate Group I qualifier on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
The crucial encounter is scheduled for the El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.
The four-time African champions are chasing a fifth World Cup appearance and know that maximum points against the Wild Beasts will be pivotal in keeping their campaign on course.
Ghana currently sits among the leading contenders in the group, but with just two matches left to play, the margin for error is extremely slim.
Head coach Otto Addo is expected to name a strong squad, blending Europe-based stars with top-performing local talents, to ensure Ghana maintains its momentum.
The Central African Republic, however, cannot be underestimated, having caused upsets in recent qualifying campaigns.
Following the El Jadida clash, the Black Stars will return home to face Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 11, in what could prove to be the decisive fixture in the group.
Both matches will be crucial in determining Ghana’s qualification destiny for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.