The local contingent of the Black Stars has arrived in London ahead of the 2025 Unity Cup, set to kick off on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.
The trio of Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), and Kwame Opoku (Asante Kotoko) touched down in the UK on Saturday night as they joined the national team for the maiden edition of the tournament.
The three players were called up following impressive performances in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season.
Benjamin Asare, who has quickly become a trusted figure in the Black Stars setup after debuting during Ghana’s back-to-back wins in the March World Cup qualifiers, left Ghana shortly after helping Hearts of Oak to a 3-1 win in domestic action.
His consistency has earned him a regular spot among the national goalkeeping ranks.
Razak Simpson, a key pillar in Nations FC’s defence, will miss his club’s top-of-the-table clash with Samartex this weekend.
Nations FC currently leads the league, and Simpson’s absence will be felt in what could be a crucial fixture in the title race.
Kwame Opoku, who has reignited his form since returning to Asante Kotoko, also makes the squad and will be unavailable for Kotoko’s game against Bibiani GoldStars.
His call-up marks a significant personal milestone as he pushes for a permanent place in the national team.
The Black Stars will face Nigeria on May 28, 2025, in their opening match of the Unity Cup. Depending on the result, they will either advance to the final or compete in the third-place playoff, both scheduled for May 31.
The full squad is expected to officially begin camp on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as part of preparations not just for the Unity Cup but also for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali in September.
Watch the video of their arrival below:
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You can also watch scenes from the opening ceremony of the 2025 Western Region Inter-Schools event
