By: Kwame Bediako
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced the final 23-man squad to represent Ghana at the upcoming Unity Cup 2025 in London.
The team features a mix of seasoned internationals, emerging talents, and home-based players, all aiming to secure victory in the prestigious tournament.
Among the players selected are four home-based talents: Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC), and Kwame Opoku (Asante Kotoko). Their inclusion highlights Ghana’s commitment to developing local players and giving them a platform to compete alongside more experienced counterparts.
Additionally, Joseph Tetteh Anang—a former West Ham United goalkeeper now with St Patrick’s Athletic in Ireland—earns his first call-up, adding depth to the goalkeeping options.
The squad also includes standout stars from Ghana’s youth ranks, such as Abdul Aziz Issah and Aaron Essel, who impressed at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Talented young players like Caleb Yirenkyi of FC Nordsjaelland and Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini of Union Saint-Gilloise have also been named, reflecting the promising future of Ghanaian football.
Returning players such as Abdul Samed Salis (Sunderland), Majeed Ashimeru (Anderlecht), and Felix Afena-Gyan—who re-joins the national team after nearly two years—bring valuable experience and leadership to the squad.
The team will gather in London this week to begin preparations for the Unity Cup, where they will face tough opponents including Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica.
Ghana’s first match is against Nigeria at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London on Wednesday, May 28, with the aim of reaching the final scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The tournament presents a crucial opportunity for the Black Stars to demonstrate their talent and compete for international glory.
