The Black Stars lost their second game against South Korea 1-0 in the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup on November 18, 2025.
The Ghanaian squad began the game on a good note in terms of possession and made some incursions in the early stages of the match.
South Korea grew into the game, with captain Heung-Min Son providing dangerous passes that troubled the defense, though no goals were scored in the first half.
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The Koreans found their breakthrough in the 63rd minute when Tae-Seok Lee’s shot went past goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who got a touch on the ball but failed to keep it out.
Hwang Hee-Chan had the opportunity to double the lead via a penalty caused by Caleb Yirenkyi, but Asare rose to the occasion and saved it brilliantly.
Attempts from Brandon Thomas-Asante and Prince Adu Kwabena to equalize did not materialize, as their efforts were either saved or went wide.
In the two matches played in the Kirin Cup, the Black Stars conceded three goals and failed to score.
The team was without several key players who were ruled out due to injury concerns.
Watch the highlights below:
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