By Kwame Bediako
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has expressed strong excitement about facing Ghana in an international friendly, viewing it as prime preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The European giants will host the four-time African champions in Stuttgart on March 30, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 GMT. “We are very much looking forward to the clash with Otto [Addo]’s team,” Nagelsmann said.
He highlighted Ghana’s tactical strengths as a perfect test run. “Their strong transition play can give us a taste of what to expect in the World Cup group match against Ivory Coast,” he added, drawing direct parallels between the Black Stars’ style and Germany’s Group E opponents, which also include Curacao and Ecuador.
The fixture revives a competitive history between the nations. Ghana lost 1-0 to Germany at the 2010 World Cup but earned a gritty 2-2 draw in 2014, showcasing their ability to trouble the Germans on the big stage. This friendly offers both teams a chance to gauge form ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Meanwhile, Ghana prepares for its own stern challenge in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. The Black Stars, under Otto Addo, aim to build momentum from such high-caliber tests, hoping to surpass recent group-stage exits and echo their 2010 quarter-final heroics.
Nagelsmann’s enthusiasm underscores the match’s value, blending rivalry with strategic insight. As both squads fine-tune for June’s global showdown, Stuttgart promises a thrilling appetizer that could shape World Cup narratives.
