The Moroccan Football Federation has called off a planned international friendly against Ghana's Black Stars, which was scheduled for October 4 in Tangier. This match was intended to provide the Black Stars with an opportunity to regroup before their next 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The cancellation comes as another setback for Ghana, who have had a challenging start to their AFCON qualifying campaign.
Ghana has lost their opening two Group C matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat by Côte d’Ivoire and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia in Accra. These consecutive defeats have left the four-time African champions with a difficult task in reviving their qualification campaign and securing a place at the 2027 tournament, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The Black Stars had also planned an international friendly against Tanzania, but that fixture was canceled after the two football associations failed to reach a final agreement. As a result, Carlos Queiroz, the coach of Ghana, will need to find alternative opposition as he prepares his squad for the next round of AFCON qualifiers in November.
Ghana will return to competitive action in October with a double-header against Somalia at the Accra Sports Stadium. The team aims to return to the continental showpiece after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The cancellation of the Morocco friendly adds to the challenges facing the Black Stars as they seek to improve their form.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, making it a significant event for African football. Ghana, with their rich history in the tournament, will be eager to qualify and participate. However, their current form and the cancellation of friendlies complicate their preparations.
Carlos Queiroz, the coach of the Black Stars, faces the task of boosting his team's morale and performance. After the loss to The Gambia, Queiroz stated that the result did not make him a loser, indicating his determination to turn the team's fortunes around. Finding the right strategy and opposition for friendlies will be crucial in their preparation.
The Black Stars' upcoming matches against Somalia in October are seen as critical in their quest to revive their AFCON qualification campaign. With the support of their fans and a focused preparation strategy, Ghana aims to overcome their current challenges and secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Morocco has canceled an international friendly against Ghana's Black Stars, which was set to take place on October 4 in Tangier.
- Ghana has lost their opening two Group C matches, suffering defeats by Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.
- The Black Stars will face Somalia in a double-header at the Accra Sports Stadium in October as part of their AFCON qualification preparations.
