Ghana suffered defeat in their international friendly against South Korea as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Otto Addo made changes to the starting lineup that faced Japan, with Benjamin Asare, Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah, Kojo Pepprah Oppong, Prince Owusu, Christopher Bonsu Baah and Prince Kwabena Adu all coming into the starting lineup.
The Black Stars improved on the performance from the game against Japan in the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup last week.
Kamaldeen and Caleb Yirenkyi attempted efforts in the opening half of the game but were unable to trouble the South Korean defence.
The two teams went into the break with no goals in the game.
Ghana continued their chase for the opening goal after the break. South Korea,, on the other side settled into the game and were rewarded in the 63rd minute.
Lee Tae-Seok opened the scoring for South Korea with a header at the far post after a brilliant cross from PSG’s Lee Kang-In.
Ghana almost got the equaliser when substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante struck from distance, but his shot came off the post.
South Korea had an opportunity to double their lead from the penalty spot, but Asare was able to keep out Hwang Hee-Chang’s effort.
The Black Stars had two goals by Kwabena Adu and Jonas Adjei Adjetey rightly ruled out for offside.
Despite their late pressure, Otto Addo’s side were unable to find a goal as the game ended 1-0.
The result also means back-to-back defeats for the Black Stars in the campaign in Asia, having also lost to Japan last Friday.
