Kurt Okraru, the president of the Ghana Football Federation, signaled openness to arranging a friendly match between Ghana and Russia. He noted that no formal agreement exists with the Russian Football Union (RFU) at the moment, but that situation could shift quickly as negotiations progress.
The federation has expressed genuine interest in hosting a clash between the two national teams. While official talks with the RFU have not yet begun, there is a clear appetite to stage a game on Ghanaian soil, bringing together two storied football programs for a competitive, high-profile encounter.
Ghana and Russia previously met in September 2016, a match in which the Russian team secured a narrow victory with a 1 goal margin. That fixture stands as a point of reference for future discussions about potential matchups and balancing international schedules for both teams.
Meanwhile, the latest action involving the Russian squad under manager Valery Karpin came in a match against Iraq, held in Saint Petersburg. Russia emerged with a 2-0 win, a result that contributed to ongoing conversations about squad form and readiness ahead of upcoming fixtures for the national team.
Additionally, there were reports about a decision made by the European Super Cup organizers concerning a Khimki vs. Spartak Moscow match, where referee Yevgeny Kukulyak’s call to expel a player named Daniil Denisov was acknowledged as incorrect in later assessments. This context underscores the kind of off-field scrutiny that can accompany high-stakes domestic clashes while international considerations continue to drive dialogue about future exhibitions and friendlies between Russia and Ghana.