Ghana had a difficult evening in Vienna, losing 5-1 to a strong Austria team in a friendly match at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Friday.

As part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, the Black Stars were outplayed for much of the contest, though they managed to score a late goal.

Austria went ahead in the first half when Marcel Sabitzer scored a penalty after a defensive mistake. After halftime, Ghana struggled, and quick goals from Michael Gregoritsch and Stefan Posch made it 3-0 for Austria, showing their control of the match.

Jordan Ayew gave Ghana a brief hope in the 77th minute with a good finish, but Austria quickly ended any comeback chances. Late goals from Carney Chukwuemeka and Nicolas Seiwald sealed a clear win and showed the gap between the teams.

This heavy defeat is likely a concern for head coach Otto Addo as Ghana prepares for the 2026 World Cup, where they will play Panama, Croatia, and England in the group stage.

Now, the Black Stars turn their attention to a friendly against Germany. They hope to put in a stronger performance and build momentum before the tournament.

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