Viktoria Plzen striker Prince Kwabena Adu impresses in first Black Stars start

Viktoria Plzen striker Prince Kwabena Adu made a strong impression in his first start for the Black Stars, despite Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to South Korea on Tuesday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Starting alongside Christopher Bonsu Baah, Adu displayed composure and confidence in attack. He cleverly sat the goalkeeper down with a fake shot and finished calmly, only for the goal to be ruled out for a marginal offside.

 

Prince Kwabena Adu's finish. Just, just offside. What a goal it woulda been. pic.twitter.com/mfzVgU8rE1

— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) November 18, 2025

His movement, sharp decision-making, and link-up play added a new dimension to Ghana’s attack and helped create several opportunities, including a strike from Brandon Thomas-Asante that hit the post.

This match followed Adu’s debut against Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup, a 2-0 defeat, and was part of Ghana’s Asian tour as Otto Addo prepares his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With several key players absent, including Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Mohammed Salisu, Antoine Semenyo, and captain Jordan Ayew, Adu’s performance was a standout in a side that looked more cohesive and competitive than in the previous game.

While the result was disappointing, Adu’s first start signals promising attacking options for the Black Stars ahead of the World Cup. Ghana will learn their group-stage opponents on December 5.

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