Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is embracing the 2025 Unity Cup as a strategic chance to assess rising stars and deepen the national team’s talent pool ahead of key 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The four-nation tournament, set to kick off this week in London, will see Ghana face off against long-time rivals Nigeria in their opening match. The winner will go on to meet either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago in the final.
With several key players—including Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Inaki Williams—absent from the 23-man squad, Addo is turning his focus to promising newcomers who could play a pivotal role in the team’s future.
Speaking to the media ahead of the competition, Addo emphasized the importance of using the Unity Cup as a proving ground for fresh talent.
“This tournament gives us a great platform to evaluate who’s ready for the next level,” he said. “With some uncertainty around certain positions, it’s the perfect moment for younger players to step up and show what they’re capable of. By the end of this tournament, we hope to have a clearer picture.”
Ghana will begin their campaign on Wednesday, May 28, against Nigeria at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford.
