Black Stars arrive in Morocco for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Madagascar

Black Stars have arrived in Morocco ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Madagascar.

The team departed Accra on Saturday morning at 10:30 GMT and landed at Acharif Al Idrissi Airport in Al Hoceima at 16:16 GMT.

All 23 players made the trip in good condition as Ghana prepares for the crucial Group I encounter on Monday, March 24, 2025.

The Black Stars head into the game with momentum after a dominant 5-0 win over Chad, which propelled them to the top of the standings.

Black Stars Management Committee Chairman Dr Randy Abbey and Vice Chairman Stephen Appiah led the delegation, with legend Asamoah Gyan also travelling with the squad.

The team includes goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, and Joseph Wollacott; defenders Gideon Mensah, Ebenezer Annan, Kingsley Schindler, Kamaradini Mamudu, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Razak Simpson, Jonas Adjetey, and Jerome Opoku; midfielders Thomas Partey, Lawrence Agyekum, Abu Francis, and Mohammed Kudus; and forwards Ernest Nuamah, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jerry Afriyie, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Christopher Bonsu Baah.

Ghana will aim to secure another win to strengthen their position at the top of Group I. The match is set to kick off at 19:00 GMT at the Stade Mimoun Al Arsi in Al Hoceima, Morocco.