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Alsharq Tribune-M.Essam
Ghana moved one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Central African Republic (CAR) 5-0 in their qualifier in Morocco on Wednesday.
Ghana broke the deadlock after 20 minutes when defender Mohammed Salisu rose highest to head home Mohammed Kudus's corner, with the scoreline 1-0 at halftime.
After the break, Ghana continued their dominance and scored four more times through Thomas Partey in the 52nd minute, Alexander Djiku in the 69th minute, and captain Jordan Ayew and substitute Kamaldeen Sulemana in the 71st and 87th minutes, respectively.
The win leaves Ghana top of Group I with 22 points and a goal difference of 16 after nine matches, with Madagascar occupying second position with 19 points and a goal difference of eight.
Mali, Comoros and the CAR follow with 15, 15, and five points, respectively, while Chad sits bottom of the group with one point.
Ghana will play its final qualifier against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, where a draw will confirm the Black Stars' place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
