EXCLUSIVE: Otto Addo hands Medeama sensation Kelvin Nkrumah maiden Black Stars call-up for Japan and South Korea friendlies

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has included Medeamas exciting teenage winger Kelvin Nkrumah in his squad for the upcoming high-profile international friendlies against Japan and South Korea, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.

The 18-year-old prodigy, one of the brightest young talents in the Ghana Premier League, has been rewarded for his outstanding performances with Medeama SC this season.

Nkrumah, who has thrilled fans with his blistering pace, dazzling footwork and fearless attacking play, joins a select group of home-based players traveling with the national team for the doubleheader in Asia.

The Black Stars are set to face Japan on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Toyota Stadium in Aichi, before taking on South Korea on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, as part of preparations ahead of the teams fifth FIFA World Cup appearance in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in 2026.

Nkrumah will link up with his Medeama teammate Prince Owusu, who has also been called up for the friendlies. The pair are expected to add energy and flair to Otto Addos squad as Ghana tests its strength against two top Asian sides.

Sources close to the technical team indicate that Addo and his staff have been closely monitoring Nkrumahs progress for months and believe the youngster has the potential to make an immediate impression on the international stage.

The matches against Japan and South Korea will serve as key assessment fixtures for Otto Addos side as he continues to refine his tactics and evaluate player options ahead of a busy international calendar next year.

At just 18 years old, Kelvin Nkrumahs inclusion marks a major milestone in his rapidly rising career, and a proud moment for Medeama SC, who continue to produce top talent for the national team.