Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced a strong 26-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea, scheduled for November 14 and November 18, 2025, respectively.
The games — to be played at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan, and the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea — form part of Ghana’s preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 AFCON.
Goalkeepers
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Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)
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Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak)
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Lawrence Ati Zigi (St. Gallen)
Defenders
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Derrick Kohn (Union Berlin)
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Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco)
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Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir)
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Ebenezer Annan (Saint-Étienne)
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Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel)
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Kojo Oppong Peprah (OGC Nice)
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Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland)
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Alidu Seidu (Stade Rennes)
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Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre)
Midfielders
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Abu Francis (Toulouse)
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Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo)
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Prince Owusu (Medeama SC)
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Kamal Deen Sulemana (Atalanta)
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Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadisiyah)
Forwards
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Kelvin Nkrumah (Medeama SC)
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Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City)
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Prince Osei Owusu (CF Montreal)
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Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth)
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Prince Adu Kwabena (FC Viktoria Plzeň)
Building Momentum
Otto Addo’s selection reflects a mix of European-based stars and homegrown talents, as he seeks to build a cohesive unit capable of competing on multiple fronts. The inclusion of young prospects like Caleb Yirenkyi and Prince Adu Kwabena signals the coach’s intent to inject fresh energy into the squad.
Speaking on the call-ups, Addo emphasized the importance of consistency and adaptability.
“These friendlies are key opportunities to evaluate our players and tactical options ahead of the World Cup qualifiers,” he stated.
Both matches will serve as crucial tune-ups for the Black Stars, who are looking to maintain their competitive edge ahead of next year’s major tournaments.
Match Schedule:
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🇯🇵 Japan vs Ghana — Friday, November 14, Toyota Stadium, Aichi (10:00 AM Ghana Time / 7:00 PM Japan Time)
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🇰🇷 South Korea vs Ghana — Tuesday, November 18, Seoul World Cup Stadium (10:00 AM Ghana Time / 7:00 PM Korea Time)
Check out the post by GFA below:
✈️ Heading to Asia! 🌏
👨🏾🦲 Head Coach Otto Addo has named the #BlackStars squad for the Kirin Challenge Cup and international friendlies against Japan and South Korea! 🇬🇭📝
🇯🇵 Japan — November 14
🇰🇷 South Korea — November 18 pic.twitter.com/7kMKwLDIAU— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) November 11, 2025
Source: Thepressradio.com
