Three local players likely to make Otto Addo’s list for Unity Cup

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is reportedly set to announce his squad this week for the upcoming Unity Cup.

Reports indicate that the manager will make several changes to his previous squad, which includes a significant number of local players for the Unity Cup.

Former deputy skipper Thomas Partey, Mohammed Salisu, Antoine Semenyo, and Alexander Djiku, who all missed the team’s final game in the AFCON qualifiers, are set to return.

Despite these changes, some local players are expected to make the list, which will be officially announced in the coming days.

Here are the three potential call-ups from the local league

Kwame Opoku

Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku is expected to be included in the squad following his impressive form since joining Kotoko in the second half of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

He has scored five goals in the league and is currently Kotoko’s second-highest scorer, trailing only Albert Amoah by two goals.

A call-up for the upcoming international break would mark his return to the national team for the first time since 2021.

Benjamin Asare

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been sensational for the Phobians this season.

He has kept 12 clean sheets, more than any other goalkeeper and has not conceded in his last six games across all competitions.

His outstanding performances could earn him a well-deserved call-up for the qualifiers.

Razak Simpson

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson could retain his spot in the team following his impressive performances with the Black Stars in November.

Unity Cup Fixtures

Ghana will face West African rivals, Nigeria, in a semifinal tie at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium on May 28, with kick-off scheduled at 19:00 GMT.

The winner will face Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago in the finals on Saturday, May 31, with kickoff scheduled at 12:30 GMT.

Asante Twum, speaking in an interview, hinted that the squad for the tournament will be announced next week and also added that there would be new faces. Unity Cup