Ghana’s Black Stars produced a commanding performance to overpower the Central African Republic (CAR) in their penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, sealing a 5–0 victory in Morocco to move within touching distance of automatic qualification.

The win was built on discipline, composure, and attacking brilliance — hallmarks of a team rediscovering its rhythm at the perfect time.

The Black Stars dominated proceedings from the first whistle, dictating play with precision and purpose. Their early pressure paid off in the 20th minute when West Ham United defender Mohammed Salisu rose highest to meet Mohammed Kudus’ perfectly weighted cross, powering a header into the net to give Ghana a deserved lead.

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Despite several missed opportunities before halftime, the team’s fluid attacking play kept the Central African Republic under constant pressure. Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, and Fatawu Issahaku all came close but lacked the finishing touch to extend the lead before the break.

Second-Half Masterclass

After the restart, Ghana resumed with renewed energy and intent. The midfield duo of Thomas Partey and Kwesi Sibo controlled the tempo, nullifying any counterattacking threat from CAR while orchestrating Ghana’s forward movements.

In the 69th minute, Alexander Djiku made it 3–0, timing his run perfectly to head home Jordan Ayew’s precise cross. Three minutes later, Ayew turned scorer, calmly slotting past the goalkeeper after a swift attacking move to make it four.

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Substitute Kamaldeen Sulemana capped the evening’s brilliance with a fine finish late in the game — his first international goal — after a clever assist from Joseph Paintsil.

A Statement of Intent

The emphatic victory leaves Ghana firmly in control of their destiny in Group I, with one final match remaining — a decisive home fixture against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

With confidence soaring and tactical balance restored, the Black Stars now look set to secure their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaffirming their place among Africa’s footballing elite.