Germany and Ghana will meet in Stuttgart on March 30 as a World Cup preparation match after a friendly against Ivory Coast was cancelled by the draw.
The match was confirmed on Monday, with Germany playing in Stuttgart and a Swiss away game scheduled just three days earlier for coach Julian Nagelsmann. The Swiss match is part of Germany’s pre‑tournament preparation.
The Ivory Coast was originally slated to be Germany’s opponent in Stuttgart, but the two teams were drawn into the same World Cup group, alongside Ecuador and newcomer Curacao, forcing the friendly to be called off. The draw also placed Curacao, making the group a mix of experienced and debutant sides.
Germany also has plans for friendlies against Finland and the United States in the run‑up to the tournament. These games are part of Germany’s preparation schedule.
Ghana’s coach is Germany‑born Otto Addo, a former player who represented Ghana and won the German league title with Borussia Dortmund.
“We are very much looking forward to the clash with Otto’s team. Their strong transition play can give us a taste of what to expect in the World Cup group match against Ivory Coast,” Nagelsmann said.
“This is an amazing opportunity for us to test ourselves against one of the best teams in the world. Germany are a good side, and we can’t wait to face them in Stuttgart,” Addo said.
Following recent friendly defeats to South Korea and Japan, the Germany game offers Ghana a chance to face a four‑time World Cup‑winning nation before confronting a tough group that includes England, Croatia and Panama. The defeats highlighted areas for improvement.
The Ghana squad will therefore use the Stuttgart match to gauge its readiness against a high‑level opponent and prepare for the group stage that will pit them against England, Croatia and Panama.
Key Takeaways
- Germany and Ghana will play in Stuttgart on March 30.
- The match replaces a cancelled friendly with Ivory Coast due to the World Cup group draw.
- Coaches Nagelsmann and Addo emphasize the importance of the game for preparation.
The clash represents a crucial opportunity for both teams to fine‑tune tactics and assess player performance ahead of the World Cup, with Ghana looking forward to a stern test against Germany’s experience and strength.
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