Otto Addo to Name Black Stars Squad for Unity Cup

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has announced that Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is expected to name his squad for the upcoming Unity Cup next week.

Ghana will take part in a four-nation tournament in the United Kingdom later this month. In the semifinals, the Black Stars will face long-time rivals Nigeria. The match is set for May 28 at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT.

The winner between Ghana and Nigeria will move on to the final on May 31, where they will face either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago. That final will begin at 12:30 GMT.

In an interview with Akoma FM, Asante Twum said that preparations are ongoing and the squad will feature some new players along with familiar faces.

“I know the technical team is considering how to approach this Cup; there will be some fresh additions while keeping the core of the team,” he said.

He also mentioned that local-based players chosen for the tournament will travel with the local group straight to London to begin preparations.

“Possibly by next week, the coach will announce his team, and if we have local players, they will join the local contingent and move directly to London,” he added.

Reports in local media suggest that Asante Kotoko players Andrews Ntim Manu and Kwame Opoku may be part of the squad. They could join others like Kamaradini Mamudu, Razak Simpson, and Ghana’s top goalkeeper Benjamin Asare in representing the nation.