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Ghana suffer setback

Ghana's World Cup preparations took a nosedive following a 3-0 defeat to Nice.

Ghana's World Cup preparations took a nosedive following a 3-0 defeat to Nice.

The Black Stars used the friendly to blood some fringe members of the squad and potential players for the World Cup.

But the tournament hopefuls will not have pressed their case to coach Ratomir Dujkovic following the disappointing loss to the French outfit.

Nice took the lead after just 10 minutes when Marama Vahirua lashed a shot past Ghana keeper Richard Kingston.

Dujkovic freshened things up at half time, with Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo having played the first period, but it failed to alter the pattern of play.

Nice scored a second goal midway through the half through Roberto Bisconti and Sebastien Roudet rounded off the scoring 15 minutes from time.

Ghana will name their 23-man squad for the World Cup in Germany on Friday, with the official Fifa deadline for submission on May 15.