The Black Stars of Ghana are on the cusp of securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after thrashing the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 9.

Coach Otto Addo's side demolished the Wild Beasts 5-0 in the qualifier match played in Morocco.

Salisu Mohammed scored the opener in the 20th minute after heading home a corner kick from Mohammed Kudus.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey made it 2-0 shortly after the break before Alexander Djiku nodded in Ghana's third from another corner kick.

Skipper Jordan Ayew and Atalanta’s new signing Kamaldeen Sulemana added the fourth and fifth goals respectively to seal a remarkable victory for the four-time African champions.

Ghana will need just a draw to book their World Cup ticket when they host Comoros in their last qualifier in Accra on Sunday, October 12.

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