The Black Stars are on the move again, shifting camp from Nagoya to Seoul on Saturday as they continue fine-tuning their plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their next assignment: a high-profile friendly against South Korea on Tuesday.
This leg of preparation comes on the back of a disappointing 2–0 loss to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup, a game dominated by concern after midfielder Francis Abu suffered a serious leg injury. With Abu now officially withdrawn, Otto Addo has been forced to adjust, working with a trimmed 21-man squad for the rest of the international window.
Ghana will set up base in Seoul, where they’re expected to train three times before facing a Korean side known for its speed, structure, and aggression. The fixture is one of several lined up for the Black Stars as they sharpen their ideas, deepen partnerships, and lock in tactical clarity ahead of next year’s World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
🛫 Off to Seoul, South Korea! 🇰🇷
Focus shifts to Tuesday’s friendly against South Korea. ✊🏾🇬🇭#BlackStars pic.twitter.com/x134qCdyO5
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) November 15, 2025
Already qualified, Ghana’s focus now is less on results and more on refining identity, and this group reflects that mission. The squad blends seasoned internationals with a wave of emerging talents, including Prince Kwabena Adu, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kelvin Nkrumah, Prince Owusu, and Prince Osei Owusu, all players looking to stake a claim before the final squad is named.
With the Japan setback behind them, the Black Stars head into Tuesday’s contest hungry for a more assured performance, and a confidence boost that could prove valuable on the road to 2026.
