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Ghana Aim to Seal 2026 World Cup Spot with Crucial Clash Against Central African Republic

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Ghana Aim to Seal 2026 World Cup Spot with Crucial Clash Against Central African Republic

Ghana will be looking to take a decisive step toward securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face the Central African Republic (CAR) in Meknès, Morocco, on Wednesday for Matchday 9 of the African qualifiers. The Black Stars currently sit top of Group I with 19 points, three ahead of second-placed Madagascar, and know that victory could all but guarantee their place at next year’s global showpiece. However, their qualification hopes could still hinge on other results, particularly the clash between Comoros and Madagascar taking place at the same time. A slip-up by the Barea would seal Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance. Otto Addo’s side have been in impressive form throughout the qualifying campaign, winning six of their eight matches. Their only blemishes ...

Black Stars Announce Squad for Crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against C.A.R and Comoros

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled the Black Stars squad for the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, as Ghana prepares for two decisive clashes against the Central African Republic (C.A.R) and Comoros. Head coach Otto Addo has named a strong 26-man team featuring a blend of experienced internationals and exciting young talents. Goalkeepers Lawrence Ati Zigi (St. Gallen), Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak), and Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic) will compete for the starting spot between the posts. Defenders The defensive lineup includes Alidu Seidu (Stade Rennais), Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Jerome Opoku (İstanbul Başakşehir), Kojo Peprah Oppong (OGC Nice), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland), Jonas Adjetey (FC Ba...

Black Stars Name Strong Squad for World Cup Qualifier Against Chad in N’Djamena

The Ghana senior national team, the Black Stars, have announced their squad ahead of the crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Chad in N’Djamena. Coach and technical staff have named a balanced lineup blending experience and youth, with Jordan Ayew set to captain the side. Starting XI Benjamin Asare (GK) Caleb Yirenkyi Jonas Adjetey Jordan Ayew (C) Antoine Semenyo Gideon Mensah Elisha Owusu Jerome Opoku Inaki Williams Mohammed Kudus Abdul Samed Salis Substitutes Lawrence Ati Zigi (GK) Joseph Anang (GK) Tariq Lamptey Thomas Partey Ibrahim Sulemana Jerry Afriyie Ibrahim Osman Kamaldeen Sulemana The fixture marks a vital step in Ghana’s qualification journey, with the Black Stars aiming to secure maximum points away f...