Head coach Otto Addo has announced his final 23-man squad for the Unity Cup 2025 in London, as Ghana prepares for a high-stakes tournament featuring top opponents from across the Caribbean and Africa. In a notable decision, veteran striker Dede Ayew has once again been omitted from the squad, underscoring Addo’s commitment to injecting fresh talent and dynamism into the Black Stars setup.

The newly revealed roster presents a blend of promising domestic players and individuals plying their trade at esteemed clubs in Europe. The squad is designed to tap into emerging potential while balancing international experience, ensuring that the team remains competitive on both the global and regional stages.

Below is the full list of the 23-man squad along with the clubs they represent:

- Lawrence Ati-Zigi – St. Gallen

- Benjamin Asare – Accra Hearts of Oak SC

- Joseph Tetteh Anang – St. Patrick’s Athletic

- Gideon Mensah – Bordeaux

- Ebenezer Annan – Red Star Belgrade

- Mohammed Salisu – AS Monaco

- Stephan Ambrosius – St. Gallen

- Aaron Essel – North Texas SC

- Razak Simpson – Nations FC

- Mamudu Kamaraidini – Medeama SC

- Caleb Yirenkyi – FC Nordsjælland

- Abdul Salis Samed – Sunderland

- Ibrahim Sulemana – Atalanta Bergamo

- Abu Francis – Cercle Brugge

- Majeed Ashimeru – Anderlecht

- Abdul Aziz Issah – Barcelona Athletic

- Lawrence Agyekum – Cercle Brugge

- Christopher Baah Bonsu – Genk

- Jordan Ayew – Leicester City

- Thomas-Asante – Coventry City

- Felix Afena Gyan – Juventus Next Gen

- Kwame Opoku – Asante Kotoko

- Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini – Union Saint-Gilloise

This squad reflects a calculated strategy by Otto Addo to prioritize performance and growth over mere familiarity. Players such as Benjamin Asare and Mamudu Kamaraidini, well-respected for their contributions in the Ghana Premier League, feature alongside European talents like Caleb Yirenkyi and Abdul Salis Samed. The international influence is further highlighted with members representing clubs in top-flight leagues, including St. Gallen, Bordeaux, and Genk.

The Unity Cup 2025, positioned on the vibrant stage of London, will serve as an essential proving ground for the Black Stars. Despite the absence of seasoned campaigner Dede Ayew, the selection emphasizes a balanced mix of youthful exuberance and seasoned expertise. With international stars like Jordan Ayew and dynamic talents from Europe bolstering the ranks, Addo is aiming to instill competitive vigor ahead of upcoming challenges.

As the tournament draws near, expectations are high that this refreshed squad will create waves on the international stage. The deliberate emphasis on emerging players, combined with the experience of those competing in European leagues, signals a new chapter for Ghanaian football, one that balances tradition with transformation.