Otto Addo, head coach of the Ghana Black Stars, has announced the squad for the upcoming four-nation tournament, culminating in a semi-final clash against West African rivals Nigeria on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium (19:00 GMT). The winner will face either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago in the final on May 31, 2025 (12:30 GMT).
The Black Stars Squad
• Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen), Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak SC), Joseph Tetteh Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)
• Defenders: Gideon Mensah (Bordeaux), Ebenezer Annan (Red Star Belgrade), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Stephan Ambrosius (St. Gallen), Aaron Essel (North Texas SC), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Mamudu Kamaradini (Medeama SC), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland)
• Midfielders: Abdul Salis Samed (Sunderland), Ibrahim Sulemana (Atalanta Bergamo), Abu Francis (Cecle Brugge), Majeed Ashimeru (Anderlecht), Abdul Aziz Issah (Barcelona Atletic), Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge), Christopher Baah Bonsu (Genk)
• Forwards: Jordan Ayew (Leicester City), Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Felix Afena Gyan (Juventus Nex Gen), Kwame Poku (Asante Kotoko), Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini (Union Saint Gilloise) Key Players Excluded: Several prominent players have been omitted from the squad due to a combination of factors, including injuries, manager’s preferences, and club commitments.
Missing Players From The Squad
• Mohammed Kudus (West Ham United): The reason for his exclusion remains undisclosed.
• Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth): Despite recent good form, Semenyo has been left out of the squad.
• Andre Dede Ayew (Le Havre): Ayew has consistently been overlooked since Otto Addo’s appointment in March 2024.
• Thomas Partey (Arsenal): The reason for Partey’s omission is currently unknown.
• Ernest Nuamah (Olympique Lyonnais): Nuamah is recovering from an ACL injury.
• Iñaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao): The reason for Williams’ exclusion has not been disclosed.
• Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton): Sulemana, who has been struggling this season, has also been excluded.
• Alexander Djiku: Defender Alexander Djiku of Fenerbahçe was a notable absence from the squad announced by head coach Otto Addo. The reason for Djiku’s omission has not been disclosed. This is a significant loss for the Black Stars, as Djiku has been a key player, forming a strong defensive partnership with Mohammed Salisu in the recent World Cup qualifying wins against Madagascar and Chad.
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