Black Stars Robbed in Vienna Hotel Ahead of Friendly Against Austria – $250,000 Cash and Two Rolex Watches Stolen
Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, has been targeted in a robbery incident at their hotel in Vienna, just hours before their international friendly match against Austria.
A source at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed that some members of the team and management were robbed during their stay.
According to Gabby Ofei of the Citi Sport Desk, who provided an update on Citi Prime News on Friday, March 27, the stolen items include $250,000 in cash belonging to management committee members and two Rolex watches belonging to players.
“The report that came in indicates that two valuables have been stolen. A $250,000 cash and two Rolex watches. The report indicated that cash belongs to management committee members, and the watches are for the players,” Ofei said.
He added that the hotel’s CCTV cameras were not functioning at the time of the incident, making it difficult for the Austrian police to quickly identify the perpetrators and gather evidence.
“Regarding where the police are camping, the hotel indicated that their CCTV cameras are not functioning, which has made it difficult for the FA to furnish the Austrian police with proper evidence.”
Despite the robbery, GFA officials say the situation is under control. Both players and technical staff are reported to be calm and remain fully focused on the upcoming match against Austria.
The Ghana Football Association stated that it is working closely with Austrian authorities and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
The Black Stars are in Austria for a pair of friendlies as part of their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
This unfortunate incident has cast a shadow over the team’s European tour, but the squad is expected to proceed with their scheduled fixture.
Source: Citi Prime News report by Gabby Ofei and GFA statements (March 27, 2026)
