Morocco has cancelled the international friendly against Ghana that was set for October 4 in Tangier. The match was expected to offer the Black Stars a chance to regroup after a rocky start in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, but the Moroccan Football Federation pulled out without providing an official reason.
This cancellation is another blow to Ghana’s preparations. The Black Stars have struggled in their opening Group C matches, losing back-to-back games against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. The defeats have put pressure on the team and coach Carlos Queiroz as they look ahead to the next round of qualifiers in November.
Ghana had also planned a friendly against Tanzania, but that fixture fell through after the two federations failed to reach a final agreement. With both scheduled friendlies now off the table, Queiroz’s squad must find alternative opponents to maintain match fitness and test tactics before returning to qualifying action.
The Black Stars have a history of using friendlies to reset and assess their squad between competitive fixtures. The cancellations come at a difficult time, as the team tries to reverse their fortunes in Group C and keep their AFCON hopes alive.
The Moroccan Football Federation has not commented publicly on the reasons behind the last-minute cancellation. Meanwhile, Ghana’s football authorities have yet to announce any replacement fixtures or alternative plans.
Queiroz now faces the challenge of keeping the team focused and sharp without the chance to play a warm-up match against a quality opponent like Morocco. The next Group C qualifiers will be crucial for Ghana’s chances to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and the missed friendlies could complicate their preparations.
The Black Stars will need to regroup quickly and adjust their plans as they pursue qualification in a tough group. The cancellations underline the uncertainty surrounding the team’s road to AFCON and the difficulties they face both on and off the pitch.
According to Joy Online.
