The Ghana Black Stars are set to take on Tanzania in an international friendly during the September FIFA international window, giving head coach Carlos Queiroz another opportunity to assess his squad ahead of the team’s next competitive assignment.
The friendly match forms part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with both Ghana and Tanzania scheduled to begin their respective qualification campaigns during the extended international break.
Ghana are expected to open their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d’Ivoire before hosting Gambia in their second Group F fixture.
The Black Stars will then face Tanzania several days later as Queiroz continues to shape his squad and prepare the team for the next phase of his tenure following Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Tanzania Prepare for AFCON Qualifiers
Tanzania will also enter the friendly with important AFCON qualifying fixtures on their schedule. The Taifa Stars have been drawn alongside Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar, with the team set to face both opponents before their meeting with Ghana.
As co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Tanzania will use the September international window not only to compete in the qualifiers but also to strengthen their squad ahead of the continental tournament, which will be staged on home soil.
Tanzania have already announced their squad for the upcoming international fixtures. BK Häcken midfielder Sabri Kondo has returned to the national team setup, while Bernard Kamungo has also received a call-up.
Carlos Queiroz Continues Black Stars Rebuilding Process
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) recently confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach after leading the Black Stars during their 2026 World Cup campaign.
The former Portugal manager is expected to announce his squad for the September fixtures in the coming weeks.
The upcoming Ghana vs Tanzania friendly will provide Queiroz with valuable preparation time as the Black Stars begin their campaign for the 2027 AFCON and look to build a competitive squad for future international competitions.
The fixture is expected to attract significant attention from Ghana football fans, particularly as Queiroz continues to evaluate players and establish his preferred team ahead of the next stage of the Black Stars’ international campaign.
Source: newsthemegh.com