Nigeria vs Ghana: Black stars drop Partey, Kudus for Super Eagles Unity Cup clash
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Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.

Nigeria vs Ghana: Black stars drop Partey, Kudus for Super Eagles Unity Cup clash

Tosin Abayomi 10:55 - 26.05.2025

Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.

The Ghana Football Association announced the 23-player squad for the Black Stars, set to compete in the Unity Cup 2025 in London.

Notably, deputy captain Thomas Partey and star player Mohammed Kudus were excluded from the squad.

The Unity Cup, a tournament featuring Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago, begins with a high-stakes clash against Nigeria on May 28 at the GTech Community Stadium in West London, with the final scheduled for May 31.

Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.
Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.

he squad features a mix of experience and youth, with 14 players based in European leagues, five from the Ghana Premier League, and others from the UAE and MLS Next Pro.

Veterans like Jordan Ayew provide leadership, while young talents like Abdul Aziz Issah and Ibrahim Sulemano signal a focus on the future.

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Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.
Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.

The Black Stars’ squad has drawn criticism from fans with some questioning the inclusion of players like Abdul Samed Salis, who has seen limited action at Sunderland.

Ghana faces a tough challenge to gel this squad quickly for their May 28 clash with Nigeria.

Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.
Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.

The Black Stars aim to make a statement at the Unity Cup, an event celebrating African and Caribbean football heritage.

However, the absence of Partey and Kudus may test their depth against a strong Nigerian side.

Ghana were the first side to arrive in London for the Unity Cup.

Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.
Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.

List of 23 Players Invited for Unity Cup 2025

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Tetten Anang

Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Ebenezer Annan, Mohammed Salisu, Stephen Ambrosius, Aaron Essel, Razak Simpson, Mamudu Kamaradini, Caleb Yirenkyi

Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.
Black stars of Ghana drop Partey and Kudus for the Unity Cup clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in London.

Midfielders: Majeed Ashimeru, Abdul Salis Samed, Ibrahim Sulemana, Abu Francis, Lawrence Agyekum, Abdul Aziz Issah, Christopher Baah Bonsu

Attackers: Jordan Ayew, Felix Afena-Gyan, Thomas Asante, Kwame Opoku, Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini