Otto Addo has unveiled a refreshed 23-man squad for the Black Stars of Ghana ahead of the Unity Cup showdown in London, featuring a mix of debutants, home-based talents, and returning internationals. The announcement, made on Monday, May 26, 2025, comes just 48 hours before Ghana locks horns with Nigeria at the GTech Community Stadium on Wednesday, May 28.
The list includes four standout players from the Ghana Premier League — Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC), and Kwame Opoku (Asante Kotoko). Their inclusion signals a clear intent from Addo to reward domestic excellence and inject fresh energy into the national team setup.
The Unity Cup, a high-profile invitational tournament, also features the Reggae Boys of Jamaica and the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago. With the final scheduled for Saturday, May 31, the tournament presents a strategic opportunity for Ghana to test new talents in competitive fixtures outside CAF or FIFA windows.
Abdul Samed Salis, currently plying his trade at Sunderland, returns to midfield duty after missing recent call-ups. He is joined by forward Felix Afena-Gyan and Anderlecht’s Majeed Ashimeru, both returning from injury layoffs and club responsibilities. Their experience could prove decisive against an in-form Nigerian side.
Several regulars including Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey were unavailable due to fitness concerns and ongoing club obligations. This has opened the door for potential debut appearances, signaling a new era of squad rotation and depth-building ahead of upcoming AFCON qualifiers and 2026 World Cup preparations.
The Black Stars are expected to arrive in London later today for a closed training camp ahead of their highly anticipated West African derby against Nigeria. With fierce rivalry and bragging rights on the line, Addo’s youthful side will be eager to make a statement under pressure.
Ghana last faced Nigeria in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs, where they secured qualification on away goals. That memory remains fresh, and fans from both sides are already igniting social media with predictions and nostalgia. Wednesday’s clash promises to be more than a friendly — it’s a battle for pride, momentum, and continental supremacy.
