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FIFA Shifts C.A.R vs Ghana World Cup Qualifier to Morocco

Black Stars eye crucial victory in El Jadida on 8 October as qualification race tightens ahead of decisive home tie against Comoros.

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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WCQ Matchday 9: FIFA Moves Central African Republic vs Ghana Clash to Morocco, Confirms Date

The Black Stars of Ghana remain firmly focused on securing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they prepare to face the Central African Republic in their Matchday 9 qualifier.

FIFA has confirmed that the crucial fixture will take place on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, at the El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.

Ghana, four-time champions of Africa, are pushing for a fifth World Cup appearance. With only two matches remaining in the group, victory over the Wild Beasts is essential to keep their qualification hopes firmly on track.

Currently leading Group I with 19 points, the Black Stars are trailed closely by Madagascar on 16 points. This leaves Otto Addo’s men with little room for error. The head coach is expected to assemble a formidable squad, combining Europe-based professionals with in-form local talents, as Ghana looks to maintain its momentum.

The Central African Republic, however, will not be pushovers, having sprung surprises in recent qualifying campaigns.

Following the El Jadida encounter, Ghana will return home to face Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, 11 October, in what could well prove to be the decisive showdown in the group.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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