Black Stars Touch Down in Morocco Ahead of Crunch World Cup Qualifier Against Madagascar

Mar 22, 2025 - 21:31

Morocco - 22 March, 2025 - The Black Stars have arrived in Morocco ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Madagascar, scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025.

This comes on the heels of their impressive 5-0 win against Chad last Friday.

The team, led by Coach Otto Addo, departed Accra on Saturday morning and landed safely at Acharif Al Idrissi Airport in Al Hoceima. All 23 players made the trip in good condition.

The Black Stars are currently second in Group I with nine points from four matches, level with Comoros. A win against Madagascar, who trail Ghana by just two points, will be crucial in improving their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana's preparation for the match has been promising, with all 23 players taking part in training sessions at the Accra Sports Stadium before their departure.

Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr. Randy Abbey, and Vice Chairman Stephen Appiah led the delegation.

Also traveling with the team is former captain and legend Asamoah Gyan.

The squad include: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Wollacott, Gideon Mensah, Ebenezer Annan, Kingsley Schindler, Kamaradini Mamudu, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Razak Simpson, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Thomas Partey, Lawrence Agyekum, Abu Francis, Mohammed Kudus, Ernest Nuamah, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jerry Afriyie, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Christopher Bonsu Baah.