Black Stars hold first training in Seoul ahead of South Korea friendly on Tuesday

The Black Stars kicked off their first training session in Seoul on Sunday as they prepare for Tuesday’s friendly clash with South Korea.

Coach Otto Addo is contending with a string of injuries that have disrupted his squad. Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Salisu have both returned to their clubs due to fitness issues, joining Francis Abu, who remains sidelined with a fractured ankle.

Semenyo, who captained Ghana in last Friday’s friendly against Japan, was substituted in the 55th minute after worsening a left anterior talo-fibular ligament sprain. Salisu, who did not feature against Japan, is recovering from bilateral medial collateral ligament injuries.

With these setbacks, Addo now has 19 players available as he works to finalize his lineup. The team is set to continue preparations with a session at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Monday ahead of the 10:00 a.m. kickoff on November 18, 2025.

Despite the challenges, the Black Stars are determined to finish the international window on a positive note.