South Korea striker Hwang Hee-chan has sent a strong message to Ghana ahead of the meeting of the two nations, insisting the Taegeuk Warriors are desperate to end the year on a positive note after recent setbacks.
The Wolves forward, speaking exclusively to https://www.telecomasia.net/, admitted it has been a difficult period for both club and country, but says Korea will approach the match against Ghana with full focus and intensity as part of their preparations for next year’s FIFA World Cup.
The 29-year-old made it clear that the Black Stars will not be taken lightly.
"Ghana is a very strong team and, like I said, I know a few of their players - but for us, this is an important match," Hwang said.
South Korea suffered defeat in their last home match against Brazil and view the Kirin Cup as an opportunity to restore confidence.
Hwang believes the team must produce a statement performance, especially in what will be their final international fixture of 2025.
"The last time we played at home it was against Brazil and we lost, so now is the time to make a good result and put in a strong performance," he added.
The tournament provides another valuable test for Otto Addo’s side as they continue to fine-tune their squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Japan on Friday in another high-profile friendly and will be aiming to build momentum and assess new options within the squad.
But Hwang’s comments suggest South Korea will come with a point to prove, setting the stage for a highly competitive fixture if the two nations meet.
The forward, who is also looking to shake off Wolves’ domestic struggles, stressed that Korea’s camp is fully united and ready for the challenge.
"It’s very important for us… this is our last game of the year, so we want to finish well," Hwang noted.
His remarks serve as an early warning to Ghana: they should expect a fired-up South Korean side eager to hit top gear before entering World Cup year.
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