Black Stars Arrive in Spain to a Warm Reception From Fans Ahead of Nicaragua Friendly

• The Black Stars have arrived in Spain ahead of their international friendly against Nicaragua on Tuesday
• The four-time African champions were met by fans when they touched down in Lorca to begin preparations for the game
• Ghana lost to Brazil in their first friendly of the international break and will be hoping to make amends against Nicaragua

The senior national football team of Ghana, the Black Stars, arrived in Lorca, Spain ahead of their international friendly against Nicaragua on Tuesday evening.

Ghana will engage the South Americans at the Estadio Francisco Artes Carrasco, as preparations continue ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

In a video posted on social media, the team were welcomed by fans in Spain as they touched down.

The Black Stars will be hoping to make amends after their defeat to Brazil on Friday, in the first of two friendlies during the international break.

Inaki Williams and Tariq Lamptey arrive in Black Stars camp ahead of Brazil friendly

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Coach Otto Addo will be working with 27 players after Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey returned to London following a minor injury.

Ghana qualified for the World Cup after edging out Nigeria in the play-offs in March.

The 2010 World Cup semi-finalist have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

Richarlison scores brace as Brazil beat Ghana in friendly

1. Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Richarlison netted a first half brace as Brazil cruised to victory against Ghana in their penultimate friendly, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos opened the scoring after eight minutes to add to Richarlison's double, as the South Americans defeated Ghana in Le Havre.

The Selacaos got off to a bright start with Richarlison getting the first chance after just four minutes, but the Tottenham forward missed by inches.

Footage of players of African champions Senegal arriving in France ahead of Bolivia friendly spotted

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Tariq Lamptey proud to make Ghana debut against Brazil

Tariq Lamptey has expressed delight in making his international debut for Ghana on Friday, September 23, 2022.

The Brighton and Hove Albion right-back came on in the second half as Ghana lost to Brazil in an international friendly in Le Havre, France.

Lamptey, who represented England at youth levels, was proud to make his senior debut for Ghana.