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Ghana’s Head Coach, Otto Addo, has officially announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming Kirin Challenge Cup and a double-header of international friendlies against Japan and South Korea later this month.
The Black Stars will face Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Friday, November 14, before taking on South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday, November 18. Both matches are expected to give Otto Addo a closer look at his team’s progress as Ghana continues its steady rebuild ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The squad features a balanced blend of youth and experience, with new faces joining familiar names in what many fans are describing as a “refreshingly competitive list.”
Goalkeepers
Otto Addo has called up Lawrence Ati Zigi (St. Gallen), Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic), and Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak) — giving local-based talent Asare a valuable opportunity to prove himself on the international stage.
Defenders
The backline includes Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Alidu Seidu (Stade Rennes), Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), and Derrick Kohn (Union Berlin). Rising stars Caleb Yirenkyi, Ebenezer Annan, and Kojo Oppong Peprah also make the list, alongside the consistent Jonas Adjetey of FC Basel.
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Midfielders
In midfield, Otto Addo has opted for a dynamic mix of creativity and energy. Abu Francis (Toulouse) and Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadsiah) will be joined by the industrious Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Prince Owusu (Medeama SC), and Kamal Deen Sulemana (Atalanta). Their presence is expected to bring both technical flair and tactical balance to the team.
Forwards
The attack will be spearheaded by Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth) and Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), with Kelvin Nkrumah (Medeama SC), Prince Osei Owusu (CF Montreal), and Prince Adu Kwabena (Viktoria Plzen) all earning call-ups after impressive performances for their clubs.
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Speaking to the media after the announcement, Otto Addo said the upcoming friendlies would serve as a perfect test of the team’s depth and adaptability.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that both matches will kick off at 10:00 AM Ghana time (7:00 PM local time in Japan and Korea).
Fans are already buzzing with excitement, eager to see how Ghana’s fresh talents blend with the experienced stars as Otto Addo continues to shape a competitive side for the future.
With the Black Stars set to light up Asia, all eyes will be on how the team performs in these key test matches — matches that could define the next phase of Ghana’s football revival.
