The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Nagoya and are set to begin training on Wednesday, as preparations intensify ahead of their Kirin Cup clash against Japan on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Fresh from securing qualification for their fifth FIFA World Cup, Otto Addo’s men are eager to build on that momentum and make a strong statement against the Blue Samurai, one of Asia’s finest football sides.

Despite the absence of key stars such as Captain Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Alexander Djiku, Ernest Nuamah, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, the Black Stars’ technical team has assembled a balanced squad, blending promising young talents with experienced internationals ready to prove their worth on the global stage.

The team will focus on tactical drills, sharpness, and adaptation to the Japanese conditions before the highly anticipated encounter on Friday.

After facing Japan in Nagoya, Ghana will head to Seoul to take on South Korea on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, completing their two-game Asian tour aimed at testing squad depth and building chemistry ahead of the World Cup year.

Black Stars Program Outline (Japan & South Korea Tour)

Wednesday, Nov 12: Arrival & first training session in Nagoya
Thursday, Nov 13: Final tactical drills & press conference
Friday, Nov 14: Kirin Cup match vs Japan (Nagoya)
Saturday, Nov 15: Recovery session & media activities
Sunday, Nov 16: Travel to Seoul, South Korea
Monday, Nov 17: Pre-match training in Seoul
Tuesday, Nov 18: Friendly match vs South Korea

With eyes on consistency and squad unity, Ghana’s journey through Asia promises to test their mettle and showcase the next generation of Black Stars ready to shine on the world stage.