Jordan Ayew will captain the Black Stars against Nigeria
Head coach Otto Addo is expected to field a strong starting lineup for the crucial match against Nigeria in the 2025 Unity Cup game to be played on May 28, 2025.
With over eight first-team players omitted from the squad due to various reasons, young players and debutants are expected to gain starting roles.
Accra Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Asare is expected to start as the goalkeeper after recording two clean sheets against Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
In defense, AS Monaco’s Mohammed Salisu and Nations FC’s Razak Simpson will play in the center-back positions, while Gideon Mensah and Ebenezer Annan will occupy the full-back positions.
In-form Atalanta midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana and Sunderland’s Salis Samed will play in a double pivot role in the central and defensive areas, while Anderlecht’s Majeed Ashimeru will take the attacking midfield role to support the attack.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew is expected to be part of the forwards, alongside Christopher Baah Bonsu, while Coventry City’s Thomas-Asante will lead as the center-forward.
Felix Afena Gyan, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Abdul Aziz Issah, and others are likely to start from the bench.
Below is the starting XI:
Benjamin Asare, Gideon Mensah, Mohammed Salisu, Razak Simpson, Ebenezer Annan, Majeed Ashimeru, Salis Samed, Ibrahim Sulemana, Jordan Ayew, Thomas Asante, Christopher Baah Bonsu.
The Black Stars‘ game against the Super Eagles will take place at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, with a kick-off time of 19:00 GMT.
The winner will face Jamaica, who defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 in the other semi-final clash.
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