Black Stars Set for Pivotal World Cup Qualifier Against Central African Republic in Morocco
Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, are set to continue their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The high-pressure Group I encounter will be staged at the El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.
Chasing what would be their fifth World Cup appearance, the four-time African champions understand that only a win will keep their qualification dreams on course, with just two matches remaining in the group stage.
Head coach Otto Addo is expected to assemble a strong lineup, blending Europe-based regulars with in-form local talents. The challenge, however, will not be straightforward. The Wild Beasts of Central African Republic have shown their ability to upset the odds in recent qualifiers, making them a dangerous opponent at this stage.
Once the Moroccan assignment is completed, Ghana will shift attention to their final group fixture at home against Comoros on Saturday, October 11. That match at the Accra Sports Stadium could prove decisive in determining whether the Black Stars secure their ticket to the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026.
With so much at stake, both upcoming fixtures are shaping up to be defining moments in Ghana’s pursuit of another World Cup adventure.
