Kwame Opoku, striker for Asante Kotoko, is relishing the chance to wear the Ghanaian jersey for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup, which includes a headline clash against Nigeria on May 28, 2025.
This comes after Chairman of the Black Stars management committee, Dr Randy Abbey in an interview with 3Sports, revealed that the absence of some big names creates a perfect platform for local talents to rise to the occasion.
As the fixture falls outside FIFA’s official calendar, several star players will be unavailable, opening the door for home-based players to step into the spotlight.
Among those seizing the moment is Kwame Opoku, who confirmed his call-up in an interview with Max TV.
“I’ve heard a lot about the Unity Cup. It fosters unity among nations, footballers, and others. Hopefully, we will achieve the purpose of the competition,” he said.
Opoku’s return to the national side marks his first appearance since September 2021, when he featured in Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
He originally made his debut for the national team on March 25, 2021, under coach Charles Akonnor, at the age of 21 years.
Now older and more seasoned, Opoku is approaching this opportunity with maturity and intent.
“The name justifies the competition. We are not looking to overly exert ourselves. It’s a friendly game to promote unity, and that’s what we’ll be focused on,” he added.
With the spotlight now on domestic talent, Opoku is intent on leaving his mark and making the most of this unique opportunity.
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