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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 ...
Ghana edge Central African Republic to finish top of Group C
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Ghana edge Central African Republic to finish top of Group C

Ghana U20 secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Central African Republic on Thursday to finish top of Group C and book their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025. Joseph Opoku’s composed finish in the 84th minute proved decisive at the Suez Canal Stadium, ending a tense contest that had seen Ghana dominate possession and chances without reward for much of the game. The result means Ghana top the group with seven points from three matches, while Senegal’s 2-0 win over DR Congo in the other group fixture ensured they joined the Black Satellites in the last eight. Despite needing a win to progress, the Central African Republic (CAR) found themselves mostly on the back foot, struggling to create clear chances against a compact and...
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