Chale, Japan chop Ghana for di Kirin Challenge Cup! Di Black Stars no dey full strength as dem face di Blue Samurai for Toyota. Even though both teams qualify for di 2026 World Cup already, dis friendly match dey promise action, but Ghana get player wahala.
Japan Show Power After Brazil Win
Japan dey ride high from demma victory over Brazil. Dem come from behind to win 3-2, shock Carlo Ancelotti ein side. Dat win push dem enter di top 20 for di world rankings. Coach Mariyasu Hajime name strong squad for di Ghana game, including debutants like Kokubo Leo Brian, Goto Keisuke, and Kitano Sato.
Ghana Face Injury Woes
Ghana dey travel to Japan to try keep demma five-game unbeaten run. Dem win demma last three matches without conceding goal, but dem beat Comoros, Central African Republic, and Mali – teams wey no strong like Japan. Big problem be say plenty key attackers pull out because of sickness and injury.
- Japan favored to win with handicap.
- Expect plenty goals – over 2.5.
- Both teams fit score.
Key Players to Watch
Suzuki Zion, Ghanaian-Japanese goalkeeper, go face ein parents ein country. Wataru Endo from Liverpool and Takumi Minamino from Monaco dey bring experience to di Japanese side. But Brighton ein Kaoru Mitoma no dey di squad.
Ghana's Challenge
E go be hard for di Black Stars to maintain demma form against Japan, considering demma player problems. Japan dey prepare for di 2026 World Cup, and dis match dey give dem good test. Ghana go need to play well to challenge di in-form Japanese side.