Newly-formed Black Stars technical team approved by government
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 mondial 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) has now been communicated to the appointment of the new technical team with the Ministry approving their appointment.
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Ghana play the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday, March 25, with the return leg four days later in Abuja.
Ghana will play Nigeria next in a double header for a place at the World Cup in Qatar.
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.