Ghana's planned international friendly against Morocco has been called off following consultations between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Moroccan football federation. The decision was made as the Black Stars undergo a coaching change after parting ways with head coach Carlos Queiroz. The GFA has apologized to supporters, stakeholders, and media partners for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation.
The cancellation comes after Ghana's difficult start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, with back-to-back defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia. The Black Stars currently have work to do to qualify for the continental tournament. The GFA had initially planned for the friendly against Morocco as part of preparations for the upcoming qualifiers.
The departure of head coach Carlos Queiroz was a result of a mutual agreement to terminate his service agreement. Queiroz's exit followed Ghana's poor performance in the qualifiers, leaving the team without a head coach. The GFA is expected to make new arrangements for the Black Stars ahead of their next competitive assignments.
The GFA has announced that new arrangements will be made for the Black Stars as part of preparations for the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The Association will inform the general public of these new arrangements in due course. The cancellation of the Morocco friendly has presented an opportunity for the GFA to reassess the team's preparation strategy.
The Ghanaian public has been thanked by the GFA for its understanding and continued support for the national team. The Association concluded its statement by expressing appreciation for the fans' loyalty. The GFA is expected to work towards getting the team back on track in their bid to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.
The cancellation of the friendly has also sparked reactions from various stakeholders in the Ghanaian football scene. The Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, recently stated that the government cannot dissolve the GFA. The Ghanaian football community continues to rally behind the national team despite the setbacks.
The Black Stars will look to bounce back from their recent defeats and build momentum ahead of their next competitive assignments. The team's performance in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the continental tournament. The GFA's new arrangements for the team are expected to be announced soon.
Key points
- The Ghana vs Morocco friendly was cancelled due to a coaching change and mutual agreement between the football federations.
- The Black Stars are undergoing a coaching change after parting ways with head coach Carlos Queiroz.
- The GFA will announce new arrangements for the Black Stars ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
