Germany and Ghana have confirmed a friendly in Stuttgart on March 30, a match that will give the Black Stars a rare chance to test themselves against a four‑time World Cup‑winning nation.
Match Details
The game will take place in Stuttgart three days after Germany’s already‑scheduled away match in Switzerland. Both teams have agreed to play on March 30, giving Germany a final warm‑up before the World Cup.
Draw Impact
The friendly was originally scheduled against the Ivory Coast, but the two sides were drawn into the same World Cup group along with Ecuador and newcomer Curacao. That draw forced the cancellation of the Ivory Coast match.
Coaching Perspectives
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said, “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.”
Ghana’s coach, Germany‑born Otto Addo, added, “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.”
Preparation Context
Following recent friendly defeats to South Korea and Japan, the match offers Ghana a chance to prepare against a top‑level opponent before facing a tough group that includes England, Croatia and Panama at the World Cup. Germany also plans games against Finland and the United States closer to the tournament.
Key Takeaways
- Germany and Ghana will play a March 30 friendly in Stuttgart after the Ivory Coast match was cancelled.
- The draw placed Germany, Ghana, Ecuador and Curacao in the same World Cup group.
- Coaches Nagelsmann and Addo highlighted the match’s importance for World Cup preparation.
The friendly sets the stage for both teams as they fine‑tune their squads ahead of the global tournament.
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