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Following a significant defeat to Austria, Ghana faces a daunting task on Monday as they prepare to play against a resurgent Germany at MHPArena in another warm-up match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Under the guidance of Otto Addo, the Black Stars have now experienced three consecutive losses, and a marked improvement is essential to prevent a fourth defeat against a team that has won its last six matches.
Ghana's absence from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations left uncertainty regarding their form leading into Friday's friendly against Austria, with their last competitive match occurring in October.
Despite facing Ralf Rangnick's squad in preparation for the upcoming World Cup, few expected the West African team to endure a 5-1 defeat, marking their third straight loss since a narrow victory over Comoros in October.
The team also suffered setbacks in November, losing 2-0 to Japan and 1-0 to South Korea, and conceding five goals in a match for the first time since a 5-0 defeat by Saudi Arabia in September 2007, highlighting the severity of their recent performance.
Compounding their troubles was a second-half collapse in which they conceded four goals, having only allowed a penalty from Marcel Sabitzer in the first half.
Fortunately for Ghana, they have a three-month window to rectify the issues from Friday's loss before their World Cup opener against Panama on June 18.
However, the challenge intensifies on Monday as they seek to find solutions against a formidable German side currently enjoying a remarkable winning streak.