Mohammed Kudus, 6 other key players missing as Otto Addo names Ghana squad for Japan, South Korea friendlies

The Black Stars of Ghana will be without as many as seven key players when they take on Japan and South Korea in the November international break.

The key players set to miss the matches due to fatigue and various injuries include captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Joseph Paintsil, and Inaki Williams.

To make up for the loss in quality, Ghana coach Otto Addo has handed call-ups to other talented players, including three new players: Prince Adu Kwabena, Kelvin Nkrumah, and Prince Osei Owusu.

Goalkeepers Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, and Lawrence Ati-Zigi maintained their places in the team, with Mohammed Salisu, Alidu Seidu and Gideon Mensah forming the core of the defense.

There are Kwasi Sibo and Abdu Francis as part of the midfielders, while Antoine Semenyo stands out as the regular starting striker in the squad.

Ghana will take on Japan on Friday, November 14, before facing South Korea on November 18.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that coach Otto Addo and his players will have their first training session on Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming matches.