Ghana vs Central African Republic, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
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About
Ghana are hosting Central African Republic
at Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Goal! Ghana 1, Central African Republic 0. Jordan Ayew (Ghana) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 11': Goal! Ghana 1, Central African Republic 1. Louis Mafouta (Central African Republic) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Geoffrey Kondogbia.
- 41': Goal! Ghana 1, Central African Republic 2. Louis Mafouta (Central African Republic) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Isaac Solet.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Karl Namnganda (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Ghana 1, Central African Republic 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Ghana 1, Central African Republic 2.
- 56': Isaac Solet (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Goal! Ghana 2, Central African Republic 2. Jordan Ayew (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gideon Mensah.
- 62': Goal! Ghana 3, Central African Republic 2. Abdul Fatawu (Ghana) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Thomas Partey.
- 63': Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Substitution, Central African Republic. Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou replaces Vénuste Baboula.
- 64': Substitution, Ghana. Antoine Semenyo replaces Kamaldeen Sulemana.
- 68': Substitution, Central African Republic. Tieri Godame replaces Geoffrey Kondogbia.
- 69': Goal! Ghana 4, Central African Republic 2. Jordan Ayew (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
- 72': Brad Pirioua (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Mohammed Salisu (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Substitution, Ghana. Elisha Owusu replaces Jordan Ayew.
- 76': Substitution, Central African Republic. Trésor Toropité replaces Karl Namnganda.
- 76': Substitution, Ghana. Abdul Mumin replaces Abdul Fatawu.
- 76': Substitution, Ghana. Tariq Lamptey replaces Mohammed Salisu.
- 83': Louis Mafouta (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Substitution, Ghana. Brandon Thomas-Asante replaces Mohammed Kudus.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90': Goal! Ghana 4, Central African Republic 3. Louis Mafouta (Central African Republic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Ghana 4, Central African Republic 3.
- 0': Match ends, Ghana 4, Central African Republic 3.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Baba Yara Stadium
Location: Kumasi, Ghana
Attendance: 39,000
Venue: Baba Yara Stadium
Location: Kumasi, Ghana
Attendance: 39,000
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 10 | +17 | 25 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 10 | +5 | 19 |
| 3 | Mali | 10 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Comoros | 10 | -1 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Ghana (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Ati-Zigi (GK) |
| 6 | Mohammed Salisu  |
| 23 | Alexander Djiku |
| 14 | Gideon Mensah |
| 2 | Alidu Seidu |
| 20 | Mohammed Kudus |
| 5 | Thomas Partey |
| 21 | Salis Abdul Samed |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew |
| 7 | Fatawu Issahaku |
| 22 | Kamaldeen Sulemana |
Central African Republic (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dominique Youfeigane (GK) |
| 5 | Sadock Ndobé |
| 6 | Amos Youga |
| 14 | Séverin Tatolna |
| 3 | Flory Yangao |
| 19 | Geoffrey Kondogbia |
| 13 | Brad Pirioua |
| 12 | Isaac Solet |
| 11 | Vénuste Baboula |
| 10 | Karl Namnganda |
| 9 | Louis Mafouta |
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