FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Central African Republic vs Ghana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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Central African Republic
    FT
    0 - 5
    Ghana
    • 20': Mohammed Salisu
    • 52': Thomas Partey
    • 69': Alexander Djiku
    • 71': Jordan Ayew
    • 87': Kamaldeen Sulemana

    About

    Central African Republic are hosting Ghana at Stade d'Honneur Meknès, Meknès, Morocco, 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.
    • 20': Goal! Central African Republic 0, Ghana 1. Mohammed Salisu (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohammed Kudus.
    • 31': Substitution, Central African Republic. Kenny Kima Beyissa replaces Héritier Namsona.
    • 32': Gabriel Oualengbe (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+2': First Half ends, Central African Republic 0, Ghana 1.
    • 45': Second Half begins Central African Republic 0, Ghana 1.
    • 45': Substitution, Central African Republic. Christian Yawanendji-Malipangou replaces Enzo Grothe.
    • 45': Substitution, Central African Republic. Moustapha Djimet replaces Karl Namnganda.
    • 52': Goal! Central African Republic 0, Ghana 2. Thomas Partey (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
    • 56': Substitution, Central African Republic. Donald Guesset-Bangagbi replaces Brad Pirioua.
    • 61': Moustapha Djimet (Central African Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 66': Jordan Ayew (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 69': Goal! Central African Republic 0, Ghana 3. Alexander Djiku (Ghana) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
    • 71': Goal! Central African Republic 0, Ghana 4. Jordan Ayew (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
    • 72': Substitution, Central African Republic. Axel Urie replaces Gabriel Oualengbe.
    • 76': Substitution, Ghana. Elisha Owusu replaces Thomas Partey.
    • 76': Substitution, Ghana. Joseph Paintsil replaces Antoine Semenyo.
    • 76': Substitution, Ghana. Kamaldeen Sulemana replaces Abdul Fatawu.
    • 82': Substitution, Ghana. Jerome Opoku replaces Mohammed Salisu.
    • 82': Substitution, Ghana. Prince Owusu replaces Mohammed Kudus.
    • 87': Goal! Central African Republic 0, Ghana 5. Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joseph Paintsil.
    • 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Central African Republic 0, Ghana 5.
    • 0': Match ends, Central African Republic 0, Ghana 5.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    Venue: Stade d'Honneur Meknès
    Location: Meknès, Morocco
    Attendance: 200

    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
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    CTA Central African Republic (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    16 Dominique Youfeigane (GK)
    5 Miambaye Fourdeau
    4 Chérubin Basse
    12 Héritier Namsona
    3 Flory Yangao
    8 Brad Pirioua
    13 Gabriel Oualengbe Yellow Card
    23 Hugo Gambor
    11 Vénuste Baboula
    15 Enzo Grothe
    10 Karl Namnganda
    Central African Republic Substitutes:
    Eugène Ganazoui, Noah Ato-Zandanga, Kenny Kima Beyissa, Ghislain Mounguide, Mauril Abimala, Moustapha Djimet, Christian-Theodor Yawanendji-Malipangou, Delphin Mokonou, Axel Urie, Cyril Judicaël Kokpakpa-Boko, Sydney Tchibinda, Donald Guesset-Bangagbi.

    GHA Ghana (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    16 Benjamin Asare (GK)
    6 Mohammed Salisu
    23 Alexander Djiku
    14 Gideon Mensah
    3 Caleb Yirenkyi
    20 Mohammed Kudus
    8 Kwasi Sibo
    5 Thomas Partey
    9 Jordan Ayew Yellow Card
    11 Antoine Semenyo
    7 Fatawu Issahaku
    Ghana Substitutes:
    Joseph Paintsil, Christopher Baah, Ebenezer Annan, Jerome Opoku, Joseph Anang, Prince Owusu, Jonas Adjei, Alidu Seidu, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Elisha Owusu, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Lawrence Ati-Zigi.

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