Gov’t approves Black Stars technical team

The government has approved the newly formed Black Stars technical team for the upcoming World Cup playoff next month.

The Ghana Football Association announced a four-man team three weeks ago to lead the national team when they come up against Nigeria in March for a place in this year’s mundial in Qatar.

Otto Addo, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, George Boateng and Chris Hughton were named as the leaders of the new substantial technical team for the crucial encounter.

Despite sending out an official communication regarding the appointment of the quartet, the GFA were yet to inform the government, leading to various reports in the media.

But the latest development reveal the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) have now been communicated to the appointment of the new technical team with the ministry approving their appointment.

Change of Date

FIFA has revised the dates for next month’s World Cup – Qatar 2022 play-offs matches between Ghana and Nigeria.

The fixture, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, March 24 and Sunday, March 27, has been moved to Friday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

The first leg will take place at the Cape Coast Stadium whereas the second leg takes place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The winner of the tie will represent the continent at the World football showpiece which is scheduled to take place from November 21 to December 18, 2022 in Qatar.

Details are as follows:

Match: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play offs – Ghana vs. Nigeria (First Leg)

Date: Friday, March 25, 2022

Venue: Cape Coast stadium

Kick-off: 19:30GMT

Match; FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play offs – Nigeria vs. Ghana (Second Leg)

Date; Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Venue: Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja

Kick off: 17:00GMT