Coach Otto Addo has handed starting roles to two fresh faces—Aaron Essel and Christopher Bonsu Baah—as Ghana prepare to face Nigeria in the semifinal of the Unity Cup.
Essel, a promising young defender, will anchor the backline as part of a three-man defense, while the exciting winger Bonsu Baah takes his place in the attack, hoping to make an immediate impact on the international stage.
Their inclusion marks a bold move by Addo, signaling a new wave of talent being integrated into the Black Stars setup.
The full starting XI includes:
- Defense: Stephan Ambrosius, Aaron Essel, Razak Simpson
- Wingbacks: Gideon Mensah, Kamaradini Mamudu
- Goalkeeper: Benjamin Asare
- Midfield: Abdul Samed Salis, Majeed Ashimeru
- Attack: Jordan Ayew (captain), Christopher Bonsu Baah, Kwame Opoku
The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the GTech Community Stadium in Brentford.
