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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...
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Mauritian Referee Milazare Patrice to Officiate Central African Republic vs Ghana World Cup Qualifier
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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.
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Gabonese Referee Pierre Atcho Ghislain to Officiate Ghana vs Comoros 2026 World Cup Qualifier
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Gabonese Referee Pierre Atcho Ghislain to Officiate Ghana vs Comoros 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Gabonese referee Atcho Pierre Ghislain has been appointed to officiate in Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup last home match against Comoros. The 33-year-old will be assisted by compatriots Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Assistant I) and Ondo Ndong Urbain (Assistant II), while Moukagni Cregue Fleury serves as the Fourth Official. Hailu Tesfanesh Woreta from Ethiopia is the Referee Assessor, and Mohammed Sanusi from Nigeria is the Match Commissioner. Namibia's Hoebeb Josua Andries is the Security Officer for the match. The qualifier is scheduled for a 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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Black Stars aim for momentum , Face crucial matches against Central African Republic and Comoros in October
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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...
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Black Stars to depart Accra for N’DJamena on Tuesday
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Black Stars to depart Accra for N’DJamena on Tuesday

The Black Stars will depart Accra for N'Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana has been training in Accra for the crucial match, with Otto Addo set to travel with all 24 invited players. The Black Stars need a win to further solidify their grip on Group I, having won five matches and lost one in their six matches so far. Twelve players trained at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, with the rest of the squad expected to join the team for Tuesday's trip. The Stars will train in N'Djamena on Wednesday ahead of the game on Thursday. Ghana will face Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno at 1 pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Otto Addo's team currently leads Group I with 15 points from six matches, keeping them well-posi...
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Media Accreditation process for Ghana vs Mali 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier opens
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Media Accreditation process for Ghana vs Mali 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier opens

Media practitioners who intend to cover the aforementioned match between the Black Stars of Ghana and their Malian counterparts, scheduled for Monday, 8th September 2025 at the Accra Sports Stadium to submit their applications duly signed by a Manager or an Editor to the Head of Public Relations, National Sports Authority via e-mail: pr@sportsauthority.gov.gh/. Applicants should kindly attach a copy of a passport photograph to the letter. Deadline for submission of applications is on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 latest 4pm prompt. Applicants can pick their accreditation tags at the SWAG Secretariat on Friday 5th September, 2025 between the hours of 9a.m. and 4p.m. Applications without PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH will NOT be considered. ...
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