Kirin Cup: 18 players arrive in camp as Black Stars assemble ahead of Japan friendly
12th November 2025
Preparations are in full swing for Ghana’s upcoming international friendly against Japan in the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup, with 18 players currently in camp at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nagoya.
Sixteen players arrived on Tuesday, joining home-based duo Kelvin Nkrumah and Prince Owusu, who travelled from Accra on Sunday.
Players Currently in Camp:
Expected Arrivals – Wednesday, Nov 12
- Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak)
- Christopher Bonsu Baah
- Prince Osei Owusu
- Mohammed Salisu
- Location: Nagoya
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 12
- Focus: Tactical drills, fitness, and team cohesion
The 18 men in camp arrived in Nagoya in style as they converged in a spirited manner to commence camping ahead of the friendlies:
Fixtures:
The Black Stars are set to feature in the Kirin Challenge Cup with their first game coming off against Japan, then they lock horns with South Korea four days later.
Japan vs Ghana
- Date: 14th November
- Venue: Toyota Stadium, Aichi
- Time: 10:00 GMT
South Korea vs Ghana
- Date: 18th November
- Venue: Seoul World Cup Stadium
- Time: 10:00 GMT
With several key players absent, this camp offers new faces a chance to impress and Otto Addo an opportunity to test squad depth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.