“Africa’s World Cup Representatives Gear Up for Busy March of Friendlies Ahead of 2026 Tournament”

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Feb 12, 2026

Africa’s representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set for a busy schedule in March, with a series of high-profile international friendlies lined up as part of their preparations for the tournament.

Morocco will face Ecuador and Paraguay, while Côte d’Ivoire takes on South Korea and Scotland. Ghana is set for challenging encounters against Austria and Germany, and Egypt will test themselves against Saudi Arabia and Spain.

North African sides Algeria and Tunisia are also in action, with Algeria meeting Uruguay and Costa Rica, and Tunisia taking on Haiti and Canada. South Africa rounds off the continent’s schedule with two matches against Panama.

These friendlies will provide African teams with crucial opportunities to finalise squad selections, experiment with tactics, and build cohesion ahead of their World Cup campaigns, which begin later this year in North America. Coaches and fans alike will be watching closely as the continent’s representatives aim to make a strong impression on the global stage.

Author

Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

View all posts