The Moroccan Football Federation has cancelled a planned international friendly against Ghana's Black Stars, set for October 4 in Tangier. The fixture was meant to provide an opportunity for the team to regroup after a tough 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The cancellation comes as another setback for Ghana, who are struggling to qualify for the 2027 AFCON after consecutive losses to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in their opening Group C fixtures.
Ghana had also scheduled a friendly against Tanzania, but that match was cancelled due to failed negotiations between the two federations. With the Morocco friendly called off, Carlos Queiroz's team will need to find alternative opponents as they prepare for the next round of AFCON qualifiers in November. The Black Stars are currently reeling from a 4-2 loss to The Gambia, their second consecutive defeat in the qualifying campaign.
The Moroccan Football Federation has not provided an official reason for the cancellation of the friendly. The news will be a disappointment for Queiroz, who had hoped to use the match to assess his team's progress and make adjustments ahead of the next round of qualifiers. Ghana's football team has faced criticism in recent weeks, with Queiroz apologizing for the team's humiliating defeat to The Gambia.
The 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign has been challenging for Ghana, with the team suffering losses to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in their opening fixtures. The Black Stars will need to bounce back strongly in their next matches to keep their qualification hopes alive. Carlos Queiroz has acknowledged the team's struggles, stating that his resignation would not solve Ghana's football issues.
The cancellation of the Morocco friendly adds to the challenges facing Ghana's football team. The team will need to find a new opponent for a friendly match ahead of the next round of qualifiers. The Black Stars have not had a significant victory in recent times, with their last win dating back eight games ago.
Ghana's football team has faced criticism from fans and pundits alike, with many calling for improvements in the team's performance. The team's struggles have also led to renewed scrutiny of Queiroz's tactics and team selection. Despite the challenges, Queiroz remains committed to the team and is working to turn their fortunes around.
The Black Stars will look to regroup and refocus ahead of their next matches. The team's next fixtures will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON. With the Morocco friendly cancelled, Ghana will need to find a new way to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Key points
- Morocco calls off October 4 friendly against Ghana's Black Stars.
- Ghana struggling in 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign after losses to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia.
- Carlos Queiroz's team to find alternative opponents for friendly matches ahead of November qualifiers.
