Ghana’s push for a spot on the 2026 FIFA World Cup is gathering severe momentum after a ruthless 5–0 thrashing of the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, on the Stade d’Honneur in Meknès, Morocco. The Black Stars regarded assured and in management from the primary minute, shifting the ball round like a facet that meant enterprise. That very same sharpness we noticed when Mohammed Kudus fired Spurs previous Leeds was on full show once more.
The opener got here early, and it got here in fashion. Mohammed Salisu rose above everybody to go in a wonderfully positioned nook from Mohammed Kudus. From then on, Ghana by no means regarded troubled. Their midfield managed possession, and their forwards pressed with intent. Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo triggered countless issues for Central African Republic’s protection with the latter persevering with his high quality kind after scoring twice in Bournemouth’s 3–1 win over Fulham.
When the second half kicked off, it was all one-way visitors. Thomas Partey struck house from simply exterior the field to make it 2–0. Minutes later, Alexander Djiku nodded in one other from a Jordan Ayew nook. Ayew obtained his personal reward quickly after with a clear volley, earlier than substitute Kamaldeen Sulemana sealed what occurred to be his first ever worldwide objective late on, ending a low cross from Joseph Paintsil.
Ghana posted a 33-second video on their official X account which captures Sulemana’s emotional post-goal interview amid hugs from teammates Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu, the place he expresses reduction after a multi-year wait since his 2022 debut.
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Ghana had been rock strong defensively too. Salisu and Djiku stood agency, slicing out each free ball, whereas Benjamin Asare had a quiet night in objective. The win retains Ghana high of Group I with 22 factors, three forward of Madagascar, and now a single draw from reserving their spot within the World Cup.
It was an entire efficiency displaying energy, composure, and teamwork. Otto Addo’s males appear to be discovering that excellent rhythm proper when it issues most.
