Morocco-Ghana friendly in doubt as FRMF works on plan B

The Morocco Ghana friendly scheduled for Sunday 4 October at the Grand Stade de Tanger is now under serious threat due to an internal crisis within the Ghanaian national team.

Morocco Ghana friendly: what to know

According to informed sources, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has been notified by the Ghana Football Association of major internal problems. The Black Stars are facing a financial dispute related to unpaid match bonuses owed to several players.

The conflict has escalated to the point where a number of senior Ghanaian internationals are currently refusing to travel to Morocco. Without a competitive squad available, the Morocco Ghana friendly in Tangier has become highly uncertain.

Talks are ongoing in Accra between players and officials. The final fate of the match in Tangier will depend on the outcome of these negotiations over the coming days.

FRMF searches for an alternative opponent

In response, FRMF is already working behind the scenes. The federation is exploring several options to make full use of this FIFA window, which is crucial for the Atlas Lions’ schedule.

Based on the information available, Morocco is sounding out other African national teams, and possibly opponents from other confederations, to stage an international friendly on the same date at the Grand Stade de Tanger or in another Moroccan venue.

Among the options on the table:

• keeping the 4 October date with a new opponent;
• moving the fixture to another Moroccan city if logistics require it;
• rescheduling the clash with Ghana to a later FIFA break, if the current crisis is resolved.

FRMF’s priority is clear: offer the national team a serious test and avoid breaking the positive momentum the group has built in continental qualifying.

Atlas Lions building momentum before AFCON 2027

This setback comes as coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s side is enjoying a strong run in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, following important wins against Gabon and Lesotho.

For fans, including many Moroccans living abroad who had planned trips home around the game, the uncertainty so close to the date is frustrating. The Morocco Ghana friendly was expected to provide a meaningful test against a traditionally tough African side.

Beyond the final score, these fixtures in Tangier are part of Morocco’s football showcase, in a stadium known for its lively atmosphere and often filled with visiting members of the Moroccan community abroad enjoying time in the country.

Official decision expected soon

For now, there has been no formal announcement on the FRMF’s official website (frmf.ma). An update is expected once the situation with the Ghanaian federation becomes clearer.

Supporters are therefore advised to follow the FRMF’s official channels to confirm whether the match will be maintained, replaced or cancelled. Behind the scenes, the goal remains to preserve this international date with a quality opponent, to prepare the team for upcoming challenges and keep Moroccans, at home and abroad, united behind their national side.

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