L-R: Mohammed Fuseini, Caleb Yirenkyi and Razak Simpson starred for the Black Stars in the Unity Cup
GhanaWeb Feature by Benjamin Sackey
Some players who received a call-up to join the Black Stars distinguished themselves during Ghana’s participation in the 2025 Unity Cup, which took place at the GTech Community Stadium in England.
The Black Stars lost to Nigeria 2-1 in the semi-finals before hammering Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 to claim third place.
Some players who received their first call-up to join the national team, as well as those who had been left out for some time, showcased their potential, with some scoring and others making crucial contributions.
This GhanaWeb feature highlights six players who deserve to be given regular call-up to join the Black Stars squad.
Caleb Yirenkyi
The FC Nordsjaelland player was deployed at right-back in the second half and adapted seamlessly against Nigeria.
Composed and energetic, Yirenkyi demonstrated strong defensive awareness, making timely interceptions and tracking runs effectively.
His precise passing stood out, contributing to a smoother build-up from the back and helping Ghana dominate stretches of the second half.
His brilliance saw him play the full-time in Ghana’s massive win over Trinidad and Tobago, blocking penetrations and contributing to the attack.
Razak Simpson
Nations FC defender Razak Simpson was found wanting on several occasions, as he seemed nervous in the initial stages of the game against Nigeria.
The defender was unable to clear the ball in the box, giving Nigeria’s Cyriel Dessers the space to shoot the ball into the net for the opener.
Simpson, who seemed to have lost concentration, scored an own goal when a free-kick was delivered into the penalty box.
However, he turned things around in the second game when he scored a goal and tightened the defense during Ghana’s 5-0 triumph over Trinidad and Tobago.
Brandon Thomas-Asante
Coventry City striker Brandon Thomas-Asante resuscitated the Black Stars‘ attack in the second half against Nigeria, constantly threatening the Super Eagles’ defense.
His continuous push paid off as he scored the consolation goal in the 70th minute after latching onto a cross.
Even though he couldn’t score against Trinidad and Tobago, his influence impacted the victory.
With Asante’s brilliant performance, he is expected to be part of the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Mohammed Fuseini
Union Saint-Gilloise attacker Mohammed Fuseini was handed his first start against Trinidad and Tobago, having made a substitute appearance in the semi-finals clash against rivals Nigeria.
Putting on an impressive performance, the enterprising attacker registered his name on the scoresheet for the Black Stars.
His strike in the 42nd minute marked his first goal for the West African powerhouse.
Having scored his first goal for the four-time African Champions, Fuseini will be hoping to cement his place in the national team.
Ibrahim Sulemana
Atalanta midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana played a pivotal role during the Black Stars‘ 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in the 2025 Unity Cup.
His composure, aggressiveness, and pass accuracy gave the team balance in terms of attacking and defending, which helped maintain control over their opponents.
Christopher Baah Bonsu
Youngster Christopher Bonsu Baah made his debut for the Black Stars in their 2025 Unity Cup game against Nigeria.
The Genk winger played 90 minutes of the game as Ghana missed out on a place in the final of the four-nation tournament.
Despite conceding two goals in the opening 24 minutes of the game, Bonsu Baah looked lively anytime he had the ball at his and never looked shy to have a go at his markers.
The left-footed attacker was also heavily involved in Ghana’s attacking moves in the second half, playing a role in the buildup to Brandon Thomas-Asante’s strike to pull one back for the Black Stars.
Bonsu Baah almost created the leveller but Jordan Ayew failed to connect well with his cross into the far post.
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