Black Stars complete final training ahead of South Korea friendly

Black Stars held their final training session on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.Nineteen players trained under head coach Otto Addo and his technical team, preparing for a crucial match following last Friday’s 2-0 loss to Japan.The squad has been hit hard by injuries, with Francis Abu, Antoine Semenyo, and Mohammed Salisu ruled out. Key players Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and captain Jordan Ayew also did not travel, leaving Addo to rely on the players available in Seoul.Despite these absences, the team is focused on putting in a strong performance against South Korea. Both matches on the Asia tour are part of the Black Stars’ preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, giving the squad a chance to build cohesion and fine-tune their approach ahead of next year’s tournament.Addo is counting on the remaining players to step up and deliver a competitive showing, looking to bounce back after the defeat to Japan and gain momentum for the World Cup qualifiers.