The Black Stars of Ghana will take on Japan in the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup, a friendly fixture that promises to be an important test for both sides as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Both teams have already secured qualification for the global tournament and will use this encounter to fine-tune their tactics and evaluate player performances ahead of next year’s competition.

Japan qualified for the World Cup in March after defeating Bahrain 2-0, while Ghana sealed their spot with a 1-0 win over Comoros in Accra on Sunday.

Head coach Otto Addo is expected to use the Ghana vs Japan match to experiment with formations, assess squad depth, and make final adjustments before the World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The game offers Ghana a valuable opportunity to test their readiness against a technically gifted Japanese side — one they could potentially meet again on the global stage.

The Kirin Cup 2025 match will take place at Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan, on Friday, November 14, 2025. Football fans around the world are anticipating an exciting clash between two World Cup-bound teams.