Ghana coach Otto Addo is expecting a 'difficult' encounter against the Central African Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Stars beat Mali 2-1 in Bamako and are hoping to replicate that result against CAR at the Baba Yara Stadium on Monday at 19:00 GMT.

However, Addo remains wary of the visitors.

"It's going to be very difficult. For everyone who thinks we can just play them, I don't think it will happen," he said at the pre-match conference.

"They're doing well, especially in the offensive transitions. They're very dangerous; they showed that in the 1-1 draw against Mali."

The Black Stars sit third in Group I with six points, and a win will be a real shot in the arm in their quest to qualify for the global showpiece.