Morocco vs Ghana - Friendlies

Morocco prepare to host Ghana at the home ground on October 4, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Friendlies season. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Both Morocco and Ghana will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Friendlies. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Morocco favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Ghana are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Rico Lewis played at right-back, but when City were in possession he tucked infield and supported the midfield pairing of Mateo Kovacic and Reijnders.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Son Heung-Min topping the Friendlies scoring charts at 4 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Michael Carrick wants a younger defender who can eventually succeed Luke Shaw, whose fitness record makes it difficult to rely on him throughout a demanding campaign.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Friendlies fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.