St Patrick's Athletic goalkeeper Joseph Anang ready for Japan clash

St Patrick's Athletic goalkeeper Joseph Anang is eager to make his first appearance for the Black Stars following his invite for the Kirin Cup tournament. The former West Ham United goalkeeper has received consistent call-ups since May 2025, but he is yet to make an appearance for the senior national team.With Heart of Oak and first choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare yet to arrive in camp, Anang is expected to start for the Black Stars in the game against Japan on Friday.An excited Anang posted following his arrival in Nagoya: "Grateful for another call up Black Stars of Ghana."The 25-year-old has been in fine form in the Irish League this year, keeping 18 clean sheets in 36 league games. He has however conceded nine goals in six Europa Conference League games, three of those matches ended with a clean sheet.Meanwhile, 18 players reported to training on Wednesday in Nagoya including goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi.The Black Stars will engage their Japanese counterparts on Friday in Nagoya before travelling to Seoul to face South Korea four days later.