Morocco-Ghana Friendly Match in Jeopardy
The upcoming friendly match between the Moroccan national team and Ghana is now at risk of cancellation due to an unexpected development concerning the preparations of both teams for the scheduled encounter on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Grand Stadium in Tangier. Sources close to the matter have revealed that the Ghana Football Association has formally notified the Royal Moroccan Football Federation of its withdrawal from the match, citing an internal crisis related to the financial entitlements of the Ghanaian players.
This financial dispute has escalated tensions within the Ghanaian squad, leading to a significant number of players expressing their reluctance to travel to Morocco, thereby putting the friendly match under serious scrutiny just days before its kickoff. In light of these circumstances, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation is actively exploring alternative options, including the possibility of finding another national team to compete against on the same date, should a resolution not be reached that guarantees Ghana's participation in Tangier.
The situation comes as the Moroccan national team continues to gear up for upcoming competitions, having kicked off its African Cup of Nations 2027 qualification campaign with promising victories over both Gabon and Lesotho. Consequently, the fate of the anticipated clash between Morocco and Ghana hinges on the resolution of the internal crisis within the Ghanaian team, as stakeholders await an official decision regarding either the confirmation of the match or its cancellation in favor of another fixture.
As reported by hespress.com.
