Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr. Randy Abbey, has raised concerns over player availability ahead of Ghana’s campaign in the 2025 Unity Cup, set to take place in London later this month.
Ghana will renew its rivalry with Nigeria in the semi-final of the four-nation tournament on May 28 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with the winner set to face either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago in the final on May 31.
Speaking to 3Sports, Dr. Abbey revealed that injuries and ongoing club duties are likely to limit the availability of several key players in the squad.
“There are quite a number of players who are injured. There are a few players who are also engaged in qualifying games for Europe, and so their clubs won’t release them. Mind you, this period is outside the FIFA free period,” he explained.
He further added that some leagues are still in session and players involved in critical end-of-season matches may also be held back by their clubs.
“For those whose leagues will still be in session, and who are still in contention, they might not be available, plus the injured players,” he added.
The Unity Cup is being viewed as a key part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with crucial matches against Chad and Mali scheduled for September.
However, Dr. Abbey’s comments suggest that the technical team may be forced to rely heavily on local-based players and fringe internationals for the London-based tournament.
Despite the potential setbacks, the Unity Cup remains an opportunity to assess the depth of the squad, build team chemistry, and give younger or less-established players a chance to stake their claim for future call-ups.
