Ghana took a giant leap toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup after dismantling the Central African Republic with a scintillating 5–0 victory at the Stade d’Honneur de Meknès in Morocco on Wednesday afternoon.
The Black Stars produced their most complete performance of the qualifying campaign, blending precision, power, and poise to overwhelm their opponents and tighten their grip on top spot in Group I. Otto Addo’s side now sit on 22 points—three ahead of Madagascar—and stand just one win away from confirming their place at next year’s global showpiece.
🖐🏾 5-Star performance from the #BlackStars 🌟
👊🏾 The mission continues — Who impressed you the most? 👀#FIFAWCQ pic.twitter.com/ttlobr4YXu
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 8, 2025
From the outset, Ghana played with purpose and rhythm, asserting control through a composed midfield trio marshaled by Thomas Partey. Their early dominance paid off midway through the first half when defender Mohammed Salisu climbed above his marker to nod home a pinpoint corner from Mohammed Kudus, setting the tone for a one-sided encounter.
After the break, the Black Stars turned up the intensity. Partey doubled the advantage seven minutes into the second half, smashing in a low drive after a slick combination with Fatawu Issahaku. The floodgates soon opened as Alexander Djiku powered in a header to make it three, before Jordan Ayew coolly converted a rebound to extend the margin.
🌟 A special one for @Kamaldeenho10! His first goal for #BlackStars, with @KudusMohammedGH & @AbdulFatawuI10 right there by his side. 😀
Wholesome moment 💛🇬🇭#FIFAWCQ pic.twitter.com/5vMgsWbJ3Q
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) October 8, 2025
The final flourish came from Kamaldeen Sulemana, who tapped in late on to register his first international goal and cap a five-star performance from a team brimming with confidence and cohesion.
Coach Otto Addo’s men now return home to Accra for a decisive showdown against Comoros on Sunday, knowing that victory will officially seal their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
