Austria midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has expressed excitement ahead of his side’s international friendly against the Ghana national football team, predicting a lively and competitive contest in Vienna.
The fixture, scheduled for Friday, forms part of Austria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Ralf Rangnick keen to test his squad against non-European opposition.
Chukwuemeka, one of the newer additions to the Austrian setup, has already adapted well since joining the team during their training camp in Marbella and is relishing the opportunity to face Ghana.
“I simply expect it to be exciting,” he said ahead of the encounter.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder’s remarks underline the positive mood within the Austrian camp as they gear up for a strong test against a Ghana side equally focused on sharpening their squad ahead of the global tournament.
Austria will go into the match buoyed by an impressive run of results on home soil, while Ghana will be eager to measure themselves against disciplined European opposition.
Friday’s encounter will be just the second meeting between the two nations, with their only previous clash ending in a 1-1 draw back in 2007, setting the stage for another intriguing battle.
