Baba Rahman rejoins Black Stars ahead of Unity Cup clash with Nigeria

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 24: Abdul Rahman Baba of Ghana looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Abdul Baba Rahman has rejoined the Black Stars squad ahead of Wednesday’s Unity Cup match against rivals Nigeria at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.

The PAOK defender has been absent from international duty for nearly two years, with his last appearance for Ghana dating back to September 2023.

Rahman withdrew from national team selection after facing severe fan criticism following Ghana’s AFCON qualifier against the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium.

While several players have already reported to camp, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is yet to announce the official squad for the Unity Cup in London.

The former Chelsea left-back was spotted in a viral video enjoying dinner at the team hotel in London with teammates Lawrence Ati Zigi and Gideon Mensah.

This season, Rahman has featured in 23 matches for PAOK, contributing 5 goals and 2 assists in league play.

A victory over Nigeria would see the Black Stars advance to face either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago in the May 31 final.