Preparations for Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of their international friendly in Vienna were disrupted following a robbery at the team hotel, according to Sporty FM.
The senior national team began their camp on Sunday, with training sessions starting the next day.
Trouble emerged after Wednesday’s third session when two players reported the theft of Rolex watches valued at $20,000. The following day, a member of the technical staff discovered that $2,250 in cash had also gone missing.
Team officials quickly alerted local authorities, but the investigation was initially hampered by faulty security cameras at the hotel. The Black Stars’ management has since engaged the Vienna Police to assist in identifying the culprits.
Despite the setback, the team is scheduled to face Austria at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion this evening, with kick-off set for 17:00 GMT.
Coach Otto Addo and his squad will then travel to Stuttgart for a friendly against Germany on Monday, March 30. Both matches serve as part of Ghana’s final preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
