Ghana’s Black Stars put on a dazzling display in Morocco, thumping the Central African Republic 5-0 to move within touching distance of a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Otto Addo’s men were relentless from the first whistle at the Stade d’Honneur de Meknes, dictating play and dismantling their opponents with fluid, attacking football. The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when defender Mohammed Salisu powered home a header from a Mohammed Kudus corner to set the tone for the evening.

After the break, Thomas Partey extended Ghana’s lead with a neat close-range finish following fine work by Jordan Ayew, whose creativity caused constant problems for the CAR defence. The Villarreal midfielder’s dominance in midfield reflected Ghana’s complete control of proceedings.

The floodgates opened as Alexander Djiku nodded in Ayew’s cross to make it 3-0 before the Leicester City forward got on the scoresheet himself moments later, slotting past the helpless goalkeeper. Substitute Kamaldeen Sulemana added the finishing touch late on, converting a smart assist from Joseph Paintsil to seal a commanding 5-0 triumph.

The victory propels Ghana to the top of Group I, leaving them one step away from confirming qualification for the global showpiece. With a decisive home clash against Comoros up next at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Black Stars will be brimming with confidence as they look to secure their fifth World Cup appearance.

It was a statement performance from Otto Addo’s side — a blend of discipline, flair, and ruthless efficiency that reaffirmed Ghana’s status as one of Africa’s footballing powerhouses.