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

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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...

Mauritian Referee Milazare Patrice to Officiate Central African Republic vs Ghana World Cup Qualifier

Milazare Patrice from Mauritius will officiate as referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup penultimate qualifier between Central African Republic and Ghana. He will be assisted by compatriot Cauvelet Louis Ralph Fabien (Assistant I) and Padayachy Shaji from Seychelles (Assistant II), while Arisol Noris Aaron Godfrey from Seychelles serves as the fourth official. Gaye Fatou from Senegal is the Referee Assessor, and Kaouchi Jamal from Morocco will work as Match Commissioner. Nigeria's Efughu Odochi Joan is the Security Officer for the match, scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 16:00 GMT at Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco.

Black Stars aim for momentum , Face crucial matches against Central African Republic and Comoros in October

Ghana will conclude their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Comoros on Sunday, October 12, 2025, having embarked on an exciting journey that has yielded 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw from 8 matches. After playing 8 matches in Group I, the team has accumulated 19 points, solidifying their top spot in the group. Ghana's campaign began with a thrilling win against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, setting the tone for a remarkable run. However, their first loss came against Comoros, a 1-0 defeat that served as a wake-up call for the team. The Black Stars bounced back with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Mali in Bamako, courtesy of a late goal from captain Jordan Ayew. Ghana continued with another gritty display against the Central African Republic, securing a 4-3 wi...