The Central African Republic host Ghana in a pivotal World Cup qualifier at Stade d'Honneur de Meknes on Wednesday, with both teams facing sharply contrasting expectations.
The Central African Republic have struggled for results, suffering four losses and a draw in their last five matches, averaging just 0.5 goals scored per game.
Ghana entered the fixture atop Group I, unbeaten in six qualifiers and poised to secure early entry to the 2026 World Cup with a win.
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How to watch Central African Republic vs Ghana online - TV channels & live streams
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Central African Republic vs Ghana kick-off time
The match will be played at Stade d'Honneur de Meknes on Wednesday, with kick-off at 12 pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Central African Republic vs Ghana lineups
5-3-2
Formation
4-2-3-1
GHACAR-Line up
CARSubstitutes
Manager
R. Song
GHA-Line up
GHASubstitutes
Manager
O. Addo
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Central African Republic team news
The squad is built mostly from domestic players and lower-tier European leagues, with Louis Mafouta (Guingamp) and Hugo Gambor (Troyes) leading the attack, and Moustapha Djimet emerging as a notable prospect. Coach Rigobert Song is likely to persist with a defensive 5-3-2.
Ghana team news
Otto Addo brings a powerful lineup - Alidu Seidu and Fatawu Issahaku have returned from injury, increasing squad depth, while Coventry City's Brandon Thomas-Asante replaces the injured Inaki Williams.
With the superb form of Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, and Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's attack is formidable.
Form
CAR-Form
CARCentral African Republic
0
-
2
Comoros
L
Madagascar
2
-
0
Central African Republic
L
Central African Republic
0
-
0
Tanzania
D
Madagascar
2
-
0
Central African Republic
L
Central African Republic
0
-
1
Mauritania
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 0/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 0/5
- Both teams scored
- 0/5
GHA-Form
GHA- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 10/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
CARLast 3 matches
GHA0
Wins
1
Draw
2
Wins
Goals scored
7- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/3
- Both teams scored
- 3/3