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Ghana line up Zambia friendly
Ghana have lined up a friendly against Zambia next month as part of their build-up for the World Cup qualifiers.
The Black Stars will clash with the Chipolopolo in London at Brisbane Road on 12 August.
The West Africans quickly arranged the game after Morocco pulled out of a proposed friendly scheduled for the same day in France.
"We have now agreed to play Zambia in London," Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi said.
"Only some few days ago we had Morocco in the picture but they had to withdraw because they were afraid they will lose.
"Teams are afraid to play the Black Stars because of the fear of losing their positions on the Fifa ranking."
The game forms part of the Black Stars warm-up for September's World Cup qualifier against Sudan in Accra.
Ghana are in pole position in Group Five and they will strengthen their grip on top of the table if they secure a win over the Nile Crocodiles.
Zambia are also in contention for a World Cup ticket in Group Three are they are only three points adrift of leaders Algeria.
news source: bbc
Posted on Wednesday 29th July 2009
