Ghana Football Association Confirms Cancellation of Friendly Match with Morocco
The Ghana Football Association has officially resolved the uncertainty surrounding the friendly match scheduled between the Moroccan national team and its Ghanaian counterpart. The match, initially set to take place this Sunday at the Grand Stadium in Tangier, has been officially canceled. The announcement was made by Henry Asante, the communication director of the Ghana Football Association, who confirmed that the Ghanaian side had communicated their decision to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
Asante expressed gratitude towards the Moroccan federation for their understanding but refrained from disclosing the specific reasons behind the cancellation. Earlier reports indicated that the Ghanaian federation had informed their Moroccan counterparts about their inability to participate in the match due to internal financial disputes concerning player remuneration. This financial disagreement has significantly hampered the preparations of the Ghanaian team, with some players reportedly refusing to travel to Morocco, casting serious doubt on the team’s ability to compete.
In light of this development, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has begun efforts to find a replacement for the Ghanaian team to ensure that a friendly match can still occur as planned, thus maintaining the preparation schedule for the Moroccan national team ahead of their upcoming challenges. The situation was further complicated by Ghana’s unexpected defeat against Gambia, where they lost 4-2 in the qualifiers for the upcoming African Cup of Nations, while Morocco secured a 2-0 victory over Lesotho.
As reported by hespress.com.
