Austrian police have reported that two players from the Ghana national football team have reported the theft of luxury watches from their hotel in Vienna. The incident occurred ahead of a friendly match between Ghana and Austria. A Vienna police spokesperson stated that two Rolex watches, worth thousands of euros, along with money, were stolen from two separate rooms in a hotel located near the match venue. The police did not disclose the players' identities or the hotel's name, noting that no violence was involved. Such incidents are relatively rare in the Austrian capital. Vienna consistently ranks among the world's top cities for quality of life and low crime rates. Ghana and Austria have both qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico starting in June. The match between the two teams kicked off today at 17:00 GMT.
Ghana Players Report Watch Theft in Vienna
Two Ghana national team players reported luxury watch theft from a Vienna hotel before a friendly match against Austria. Police are investigating the incident.