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0 The Central African Republic (CAR) national team have arrived in Ghana ahead of their pivotal clash against the Black Stars in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The crucial encounter is set for Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
The Wild Beasts landed in Ghana on Friday morning, just a day after Ghana’s impressive 2-1 victory over Mali in Bamako. Both teams are keen on securing a place in the next World Cup, making this match a significant fixture in their qualifying campaigns.
Ghana, four-time African champions, will look to capitalise on their home advantage and maintain their momentum following the victory against Mali. The Black Stars returned to Kumasi early Friday and are settled in preparation for the game, which is scheduled to kick off at 7 PM local time.
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The Central African Republic, coached by Raoul Savoy, are equally determined, having secured a win against Chad in their previous qualifier. The team’s arrival was marked by a warm reception from enthusiastic Central African Republic supporters living in Ghana.
Upon arrival, the delegation headed straight to their hotel, where they planned to hold their first training session in the evening. This session will be crucial as they finalise preparations for the challenging match against Ghana.
Group I is currently led by Comoros with six points, followed closely by Ghana. The standings could shift dramatically based on the outcome of Madagascar’s game against Comoros.
The upcoming match promises to be an exciting and competitive fixture, with both teams aiming to strengthen their positions in the group and edge closer to World Cup qualification.
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