Central African Republic vs Ghana Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The last fixture between these sides ended in favour of the Black Stars.

The Central African Republic national football team will face the Ghana national football team for their matchweek 9 fixture of the FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. This interesting fixture is scheduled to take place at the Stade d’Honneur Meknès.

The Central African Republic national football team have performed poorly during their ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. In their eight fixtures, Les Fauves have only been able to secure a win once. The upcoming contest is going to be a very tough affair for them, and they are likely to struggle here.

The Black Stars are at the top of the Group I table. With a win here, they will secure a spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

The Ghana national football team have won six of their eight qualifying matches and are in a brilliant run of form at the moment. Their confidence levels will be on the positive side.

©️ Captain Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo have checked in for 🇬🇭 duty. #BlackStars || #FIFAWCQ pic.twitter.com/11JKpLm4RX

— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 6, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Meknes, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade d’Honneur Meknès
• Date: Wednesday, October 8
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Central African Republic: L-L-D-L-L

Ghana: W-L-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Louis Mafouta (Central African Republic)

In seven FIFA World Cup qualifiers this campaign, the 31-year-old forward has scored three goals and will be ready to help his side in the attacking front yet again. Louis Mafouta will be looking to step up his game so that he can help the Central African Republic national football team stand a chance against the Black Stars.

Antoine Semenyo (Ghana)

The AFC Bournemouth star is in top form at the moment. Antoine Semenyo is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence. He has shown some brilliant performances in recent days and will be keen on scoring a goal or two for the Ghana national football team. He is going to be a big addition for his side from now on.

Match Facts

• Central African Republic have never been able to defeat the Black Stars.
• Ghana are on a two-match winning run against Les Fauves.
• The Central African Republic national football team haven’t been able to secure a win in their last 13 attempts.

Central African Republic vs Ghana: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ghana to win
• Antoine Semenyo to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Central African Republic will be ready with all their players, who are fit to be in action.

Inaki Williams might not be in action for Ghana due to his fitness issues.

🚨Our men for the final lap! ✊🏾🇬🇭🛫 We take on Central African Republic in Meknès, Morocco on October 8.🏟️ Then we wrap it up at home against Comoros in Accra on October 12.#BlackStars | #FIFAWCQ pic.twitter.com/JKI9IQbL3G

— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 2, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Central African Republic won: 0

Ghana won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Central African Republic predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Abimala (GK); Yangao, Gambor, Youga, Fourdeau, Beyissa; Yawanendji-Malipangou, Basse, Ngoma; Djimet, Mafouta

Ghana predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Asare (GK); Seidu, Djiku, Salisu; Yirenkyi, Sibo, Partey, Mensah; Kudus, Ayew, Semenyo

Match Prediction

The Black Stars will be confident due to their current form and past results against their upcoming opponents. The Ghana national football team are likely to defeat the Central African Republic in their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Central African Republic 0-4 Ghana

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: TNT Sports

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