Ghana’s Black Stars have cancelled its last preparatory game against Egyptian club side, El Masry.

The Black Stars were expected to have played the Masry this morning in Port Said but had to cancel the game at the last minute.

The game would be have been the Black Stars’ fourth friendly ahead of the Monday’s group opener with their biggest rivals, Nigeria.

Ghana were beaten 2-1 by another Egyptian side Ismailia in Port Said on Friday.

Baba Armando put the Stars ahead in the first half.

But back from recess, Ismailia got the equaliser through a penalty.

Defender, Dan Edusei was shown the sent off for impeding an Ismailia player that earned the Egyptians the penalty.

Some minutes later, Ismailia went ahead again.

The Stars played with what can be described as a second string side.

Hamza Mohammed captained the team in the absence of Stephen Appiah who was away on club duties with Turkish side, Fenerbahce.

Meanwhile, Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah would be joining his colleagues in the Stars camp today.

Appiah was released to play for club, Fenerbahce in their 3-0 win over Genclerbirligi in the Turkish league on Friday.