Ghana's Black Stars are gearing up for a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR). The team will assemble in Casablanca, Morocco, this weekend to begin preparations for the pivotal match.
Black Stars Camp Opens in Casablanca
The technical staff, along with home-based players Benjamin Asare and Prince Owusu, will leave Accra on Saturday to join the rest of the squad in Casablanca. Three training sessions are planned in Morocco before the Wednesday showdown.
Addo Expects Full Squad Monday
Coach Otto Addo anticipates having the full squad available by Monday, allowing ample time to prepare for the match scheduled for Stade d'Honneur de Meknes on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Ghana is determined to secure a fifth World Cup appearance.
Kofi Adams Calls for National Support
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has passionately urged Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement released on Monday, Adams expressed unwavering confidence in the team's determination and resilience ahead of matchdays 9 and 10 of the qualifiers.
"Our Black Stars have shown incredible determination and skill throughout this campaign," Adams stated, emphasizing the importance of national unity in supporting the team's ambitions.
Ghana Leads Group I
The Black Stars currently sit atop Group I with 19 points, with only two matches remaining in the qualifiers. The nation is holding its breath as the team fights to secure their place in the prestigious global tournament.
- Key Match: Ghana vs. Central African Republic
- Location: Stade d'Honneur de Meknes, Morocco
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025