Black Meteors touch down in Tokyo for Japan and South Korea friendlies

The Black Meteors have arrived in Tokyo, Japan for the International friendly games against the Olympic team of Japan and South Korea.

The team departed Accra on Tuesday, June 1, through Addis Ababa and arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday afternoon.

General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.) is the leader of delegation.

Executive Council Member Frederick Acheampong who doubles as Chairman of the Black Meteors Management Committee also made the trip.

The team was met on arrival by senior staff Members of the Ghana Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

Ghana will play Japan in two friendly matches scheduled for June 4 and 8 in Tokyo before travelling to South Korea to play them on June 12 and 15 respectively.

Japan and South Korea will use the two games to test their readiness for the Olympic Games football competition.

The Squad:

Goalkeepers: Richmond Ayi (Hearts of Oak), William Esso (Vision FC)

Defenders: Samuel Ashie Quaye (Great Olympics), Frank Assinki (HB Koge), Frank Amoabeng (Cerignola), Ibrahim Moro (Asante Kotoko), Uzair Alhassan (Tamale Utrecht), Abdulai Sabit (Getafe CF)

Midfield: Emmanuel Essiam (Berekum Chelsea), Frimpong Boateng (King Faisal), Patrick Mensah (Heart of Lions), Kwame Adubofuor Poku (Colchester United), Osman Bukari (Genk)

Forwards: Jonah Attuquaye (Legon Cities), Percious Boah (Dreams FC), Samuel Obeng Gyabaa (Real Oviedo), Joselpho Barnes (Shalkeh 04), Diawusie Taylor (Karela United FC), Samuel Boakye (Eleven Wonders)

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