Of the twenty-two (22) Black Stars players invited by coach Otto Addo for the November international window, 18 have currently arrived in camp ahead of the upcoming international friendlies.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the Black Stars will begin training on Wednesday, November 12, as preparations get underway for their international friendlies against Japan and South Korea in the 2025 Kirin Cup.
Former Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has heaped praises on current gaffer Otto Addo - whom he sees as the right person for the job and commended him immensely for qualifying the country to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Former Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has praised his successor Otto Addo, describing him as a “very good coach” following Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana head coach Otto Addo has announced a 22-man squad list for the all-important international friendlies against Japan and South Korea later this month.
Coach Otto Addo will miss the services of several key players ahead of the Black Stars’ international friendly matches against Asian giants Japan and South Korea in this November international window.
CF Montréal striker Prince Osei Owusu has been handed his first-ever call-up to the Black Stars ahead of Ghana’s upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea.
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has included Kelvin Nkrumah, the exciting teenage winger from Medeama SC, in his squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea.
Medeama SC’s in-form midfielder Prince Owusu has earned a call-up to the Black Stars squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea.
The 20-year-old midfield dynamo has been rewarded for his consistent displays in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League, where he has been a driving force behind Medeama’s strong start to the campaign.
Owusu, who made his senior international debut against the Central African Republic in the penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, has continued to impress with his blend of composure, energy, and tactical awareness in midfield.
A naturally left-footed playmaker, Owusu has developed into one of the most dependable midfielders in Ghana’s top flight. His work rate, passing range, and positional discipline have been crucial to the Mauve and Yellow’s push for the title, with Medeama currently sitting second, just one point behind league leaders Aduana FC.
Last season, he featured in 22 league matches, contributing one goal and two assists, while orchestrating play from deep with remarkable maturity. His steady progression has now placed him among the standout home-based talents vying for regular national team recognition.
Owusu joins a strong Ghana midfield unit featuring Thomas Partey and Kwesi Sibo for the two-match Asian tour. The Black Stars will take on Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Friday, November 14, 2025, before facing South Korea on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The upcoming friendlies will provide the young midfielder another chance to prove his international credentials and push for a permanent place in Otto Addo’s squad ahead of Ghana’s fifth FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026, to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Ghanaian coach Desmond Ofei has reached a major milestone in his career after successfully completing the UEFA Pro Licence in Belgium, the highest coaching qualification awarded by the European football governing body UEFA.
The achievement cements Ofei’s place among a select group of African coaches certified to manage top-tier clubs and national teams across the world.
The 37-year-old’s new qualification represents another significant surge for Ghanaian coaching, demonstrating that local talent can compete at the highest technical level.
With his UEFA Pro Licence in hand, Ofei is now poised to play an even bigger role in shaping Ghana’s football future, both with the national team and beyond.
By: Pascal Amoah
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has teamed up with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and gaming company Rambell to launch a groundbreaking fan promotion that will see 220 lucky supporters win an all-expenses-paid trip to cheer on the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Black Stars Team Manager Ameenu Shardow has hailed the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to honour Asamoah Gyan with a testimonial match, describing the move as “long overdue” for a player who gave his all to the national team.
