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Central African Republic coach issues warning to Ghana ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier
Central African Republic coach has issued a warning to Ghana ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier.
The coach of the Central African Republic, Raoul Savoy, has issued a cautionary message to Ghana ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
Savoy’s team is set to face Ghana in a match they must win on Thursday in order to secure a spot in the upcoming tournament in Ivory Coast.
Although the Black Stars are widely seen as the favourites and only need a draw to secure their place in the tournament, Savoy has reminded them of his team’s potential to spring surprises.
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He cited a previous victory against Nigeria in Abuja as proof of their ability to overcome stronger opponents. In the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, they pulled off an unexpected 1-0 win against Nigeria in October 2021.
“Nigeria never anticipated our victory on their home ground, but we achieved it,” he stated during Wednesday’s press conference prior to the match.”
“You never know what we’re capable of. I hold Ghana in high regard because they are clearly a stronger footballing nation than us. However, football is a beautiful game, and it’s full of surprises every time, every day.”
Meanwhile, Ghana’s coach, Chris Hughton, affirmed, “We [Black Stars] will do everything we can to secure qualification.”
Although a draw would be enough to ensure qualification for the Black Stars, Hughton emphasized the significance of seizing the opportunity to partake in the World Cup.
Ghana Premier League side Aduana Stars host regional rivals Berekum Chelsea on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at the Agyeman Badu Stadium in Dormaa Ahenkro in a classic Bono derby.
The Ogya Boys sit seventh in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League table with 13 points from eight matches (4 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses) under the leadership of Samuel Boadu.
This game has all to play for, as games between the two have been keenly contested.
Predictions: Aduana 1-0 Berekum Chelsea
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Executive Committee (“EXCO”) today unanimously decided that the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) will return to taking place every Two Years.
The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe announced at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde which was held from 7-9 October 2026, that the CAF EXCO would be re-assessing and reconsidering the decision it took last year, for the AFCON to take place every Four Years.
This reassessment and reconsideration was necessitated by, amongst other matters, the recognition that the proposed new Africa Nations League Pan-African Competition which was supposed to replace the current AFCON and take place every two years, would require several years in order to be in a position, to contribute the substantial financial resources necessary, for the CAF Competitions and African Football to be globally competitive and self-supporting.
The CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “The decision by the CAF EXCO that the CAF AFCON should take place every Two Years was based on advancing, protecting and promoting the interest of African Football and CAF’s 54 Member Associations, as well as the interest of African players employed by Football Clubs outside Africa.
The next TotalEnergies CAF AFCON will take place in 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
The subsequent AFCONs thereafter will take place in 2028, 2031 and 2033.
FC Ashantigold has terminated the contracts of head coach and technical director Abdul Karim Kabutey Zito, assistant coach Ernest Okyere, and goalkeeper trainer Robert Dabo with immediate effect.
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In a statement released on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, the club said the decision followed a consultative meeting of the Interim Management Committee held on Monday, 26 October.
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A caretaker coach has been appointed to oversee the team until a permanent head coach and technical director is named.
Chief Executive Officer Edward Kwasi Akuoko expressed the club’s gratitude to the three officials for their service and wished them success in their future endeavours.
CLUB STATEMENT
Hearts of Oak recorded three consecutive wins in the Ghana Premier League at the expense of Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
The Ashanti derby saw AshGold and Kotoko share the spoils at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium.
Nana Kofi Babil’s lone goal was enough for Medeama SC to pick up all three points over Aduana Stars
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