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Salis Samed, Afena Gyan lead list of returnees in Otto Addo’s squad for Unity Cup
Midfielder Abdul Samed Salis of Sunderland, forward Felix Afena Gyan, Majeed Ashimeru of Anderlecht, Kwame Opoku of Asante Kotoko, and Switzerland-based Stephan Ambrosius are making a return to the Black Stars after being named in Otto Addo’s squad for the Unity Cup in London.
Afena Gyan is returning to the team after close to two years’ absence, while Abdul Samed Salis makes a comeback following his recovery from an injury that kept him on the sidelines for half the season.
Asante Kotoko’s Kwame Opoku is also making a return after his impressive contribution to his side following his stint with USM Alger. Opoku last played for Ghana four years ago against South Africa in Johannesburg and will be looking to earn his fourth Ghana cap in the Unity Cup.
Also in the team is St. Gallen defender Stephan Ambrosius, who made his debut against Liberia in September 2023.
Ghana will face Nigeria at the GTech Community Stadium in West London on Wednesday, May 28, in search of a ticket to the final of the Unity Cup against Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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