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Black Stars depart Casablanca for Meknes today
The Black Stars will depart Casablanca for Meknes on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic.
The team has been based in Casablanca since Sunday, preparing for the match.
Ghana trained at the Mohammed V Sports Complex as part of their preparations.
The Black Stars will face the Central African Republic at Stade D’Honneur de Meknes at 16:00 GMT on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
The Black Stars are chasing a fifth World Cup appearance, currently topping Group I with 19 points and just two matches left in the qualifiers.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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