International friendly: Ghana suffers 2-0 defeat to Japan

Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, suffered a defeat against Japan in an international friendly on Friday, November 14, 2025.

The match was held as part of preparations for upcoming competitions.

Despite a spirited performance, the Black Stars were unable to break down the Japanese defence and conceded two goals against the Asians.

The match provided both teams with an opportunity to test tactics, integrate new players, and build chemistry ahead of future tournaments.

In the course of the match, Black Stars midfielder Abu Francis sustained a serious injury against Japan‘s Aoi Tanaka.

Ghana’s coach noted that while the result was disappointing, the team will take lessons from the game to improve performance in competitive fixtures.

The Black Stars will take on South Korea in Seoul in the next international friendly on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.