Group I table-toppers Ghana take on already eliminated Central African Republic this Wednesday evening, hoping to take one more step to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The Central African Republic are the host team, although the game will be played in the Moroccan city of Meknes. Ghana has played an excellent qualifying series, winning six games from the eight played so far and scoring 17 goals. CAR themselves have conceded 17 goals and have only managed one win. However, both sides played out a thrilling 4-3 game in Accra in the reverse fixture last year, with the Ghanaians winning a free-scoring game. The Black Stars of Ghana are massive favorites of the bookmakers to secure an away victory here.
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CAR vs. Ghana Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 17:00 WAT
- Venue: Stade d'Honneur de Meknes, Morocco
Where to Watch CAR vs. Ghana Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | FIFA+ |
| US | FIFA+ |
| Canada | FIFA+ |
| South Africa | Supersport |
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CAR: form and statistics
The Central African Republic are fifth in group I, having accumulated five points from eight games. A solitary win, two draws, and five defeats cap off a poor campaign that has already seen the Central African Republic eliminated. Les Fauves will be playing for pride and to help Louis Mafouta extend his record as all-time national scorer. In the September qualifiers, the Central African Republic lost two games to Madagascar and Comoros, being beaten 2-0 in each of them.
CAR Possible Starting Lineup
Abimala; Yangao, Gambor, Miambaye, Basse-Zokara, Beyissa, Oualengbe, Gusset, Yawanendji, Djimet, Mafouta
Bet on Central African Republic vs. Ghana with Bet365Ghana: form and statistics
Otto Addo's Ghana sits atop the group standings with 19 points from eight games, 3 points ahead of Madagascar in second place. In the September fixtures, Black Stars drew 1-1 with Chad before scraping past Mali 1-0. Ghana have a full complement of their stars ahead of this fixture with injured duo Alidu Seidu and Fatawu Issahaku re-joining the group. Antoine Semenyo will lead the attack along with Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew. Semenyo, who scored two goals last Friday, and Spurs' Kudus are in excellent form. Add Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey to that forward line, and the Black Stars will likely dominate the game as they hunt for a fifth FIFA World Cup appearance.
Ghana Possible Starting Lineup
Asare; Adjetey, Djiku, Salisu, Yirenkyi, Sibo, Partey, Mensah, Semenyo, Ayew, Kudus
CAR vs. Ghana Match Prediction
The first game was a 7-goal thriller, but Coach Addo will be keen to avoid that. Ghana are the huge favorite to win, with the Black Stars finally stitching together a decent side after some years. The front three are in good form, and Partey is still bossing midfields in Europe. However, CAR will put up a fight, hoping to delay the Ghana celebrations. Ghana is expected to win, but we predict under 2.5 goals.
CAR vs. Ghana Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Under 2.5 | BTTS NO |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.85 | 1.40 |
| 1xbet | 1.85 | 1.414 |
| Betway | 1.78 | 1.36 |
