"Wales will host African opposition for the first time when taking on Ghana in the summer. Craig Bellamy's men will welcome the Black Stars to Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 2 June, with the kick-off time to be confirmed."
"Ghana have already qualified for this summer's World Cup when they will go up against England, Croatia and Panama in the group stages. Wales will hope to join them in north America and face a play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, 26 March."
"Wales' only previous game against an African nation was a 1998 friendly in Tunisia when head coach Bellamy started up front in a 4-0 loss. The fixture against Ghana - who boast Manchester City forward, and former Newport County loanee, Antoine Semenyo in their side."
Wales will host Ghana in a summer friendly on June 2 at Cardiff City Stadium, representing the first time Wales has faced an African opposition team since a 1998 match in Tunisia. Ghana has already qualified for the World Cup and will compete against England, Croatia, and Panama in the group stages. Wales aims to qualify for the tournament through a play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 26, with the winner facing either Italy or Northern Ireland on March 31. Ghana's squad includes Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo. The Ghana fixture is one of two friendlies Wales will play in June, with the second opponent yet to be announced.
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