Ghana vs Central African Republic Predictions - Ghana too good for opponents at home

Ghana drew 1-1 against Central African Republic away from home last year. 

Ghana edged Angola 1-0 at home earlier this year but have allowed other nations to close the gap after drawing 1-1 away against Angola in the return fixture and 0-0 away to Madagascar in June.

Ghana have solid form, registering three victories in their last seven internationals, including two defeats and two draws. They have netted nine goals and let in six at the back.

The Black Stars have been in tremendous form at home, winning seven games in a row, including keeping six clean sheets in those fixtures. They have scored 17 goals and conceded just one.

Ghana have a golden opportunity to wrap up their AFCON qualifiers and make the finals in the Ivory Coast next year with a victory in front of their home fans. 

Coach Chris Hughton has named a 25-man squad to face Central African Republic. 

Baba Iddrisu and Elisha Owusu have recovered from their injuries, whilst Thomas Partey is missing due to injury.

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Richard Ofori

Defenders: Alidu Seidu, Kingsley Schindler, Stephan Ambrosius, Joseph Aidoo, Alexander Djiku, Nicholas Opoku, Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah

Midfielders: Abdul Samed Salis, Baba Iddissu, Andre Ayew, Elisha Owusu, Edmund Addo, Mohammed Kudus, Ransford-Yeboah Koningsdorffer

Forwards: Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah, Osman Bukari, Joseph Painstil, Jonathan Sowah

Central African Republic have played three African Cup Of Nations qualifiers this year, beating Madagascar 3-0 away and 2-0 at home before losing 2-1 against Angola at home, opening the door for other nations to make the finals.

Central African Republic have decent form, winning three of their last seven fixtures, including three losses and one draw. They have scored ten goals and conceded seven.  

C.A.R. struggled to win on their travels, registering one victory in their last seven outings, including five defeats and one draw. They have netted seven goals and conceded 11.

Central African Republic have put themselves into contention to qualify for the Africa Cup Of Nations; however, they need to play well to get the result, as Ghana have been in excellent form at home.

Coach Raoul Savoy has named eight uncapped players to face Ghana, including Marcellin Biandao, Saturnin Ngarsouna, Severin Tatolna, Goduine Koyalipou, Gabriel Oualengbe, Privat Steve Bekain-Noudjoumadji, Juste Koulou, and Marco Majouga.

Goalkeepers: Marcellin Biandao, Saturnin Ngarsouna, Geoffrey Lembet

Defenders: Sadock Ndobe, Flory Yangao, Freeman Niamathe, Peter Guinari, Sidney Dambakizi, Raphael Marc Yapende, Severin Tatolna

Midfielders: Tresor Toropite, Amos Youga, Brad Pirioua, Ghislain Venuste Baboula, Axel Urie, Goduine Koyalipou, Gabriel Oualengbe, Privat Steve Bekain-Noudjoumadji

Forwards: Louis Mafouta, Karl Namnganda, Lobi Manzoki, Eleoenai Tompte, Juste Koulou, Marco Majouga