Central-Africa vs Ghana: WC Africa, Qualification Group Stage

Central-Africa vs Ghana National Football Teams match preview for the Africa Qualification Group stage. Get AI predictions, head-to-head stats, recent form, key players, and predicted and official lineups.

Match Overview

A year after their thrilling encounter in the Africa Qualification Group Stage, the Central African Republic and Ghana are set to meet again. Their last clash produced fireworks, with Ghana edging out a dramatic 4-3 victory. This time, the stakes are just as high, with both teams looking to strengthen their qualification hopes.

Central African Republic Struggling for Form

Central-Africa enter this match on a poor run, having lost to Comoros and Madagascar in their last two outings. They are winless in their previous six games and worryingly, have gone five consecutive matches without scoring. Their attack has been under heavy scrutiny, and unless they find a way to break their scoring drought, it will be difficult to upset Ghana.

In the Qualification Group Stage, Central-Africa have played seven matches, recording 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 defeats. They have scored 8 goals (1.14 per match) but conceded 15 (2.14 per match), exposing their defensive vulnerabilities.

Ghana in Stronger Position

In contrast, Ghana come into this fixture with momentum after defeating Mali in their last outing. The Black Stars have shown far greater consistency, with a record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 loss in seven matches this campaign. They have been productive in attack, scoring 16 goals (2.29 per match), while maintaining defensive discipline by conceding only 6 (0.86 per match).

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Head-to-Head Record

The sides have met three times since 2022. Ghana hold the advantage with 2 wins and 1 draw. Their most recent clash, on June 10, 2024, saw Ghana claim a dramatic 4-3 win. Central-Africa have scored 5 goals in these encounters, while Ghana have netted 7, further underlining their attacking edge.

Head-to-head results:

• June 10, 2024 – Ghana 4-3 Central-Africa

• Sept 7, 2023 – Ghana 2-1 Central-Africa

• June 5, 2022 – Central-Africa 1-1 Ghana

Key Players to Watch

• Central-Africa:

  • Geoffrey Kondogbia – Veteran midfielder whose leadership and ball-winning skills are crucial.

  • Louis Mafouta – Forward who will be relied upon to break their goal drought.

  • Sadock Ndobe – Defender tasked with containing Ghana’s quick attackers.

• Ghana:

  • Mohammed Kudus – Creative midfielder and key attacking threat for the Black Stars.

  • Jordan Ayew – Experienced striker with the ability to decide big games.

  • Thomas Partey – Midfield enforcer who provides stability and control.

Predicted Lineups

Central-Africa (4-4-2):
Samolah (GK); Ndobe, Yangao, Ndobé, Toropité; Kondogbia, M’Bemba, Ndoumba, Ngoma; Mafouta, N’Goma.

Ghana (4-3-3):
Ati-Zigi (GK); Lamptey, Djiku, Salisu, Gideon Mensah; Partey, Kudus, Abdul Samed; Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, Osman Bukari.

AI Match Prediction

Ahead of kickoff, AI projections favor Ghana with a 47% chance of victory, while a draw is at 26% and Central-Africa’s chance of winning stands at 27%.