Head coach of the Black Stars, CK Akonnor has made five changes to his side’s starting XI against Asian champions Qatar in a friendly game this afternoon.
Goalkeeper Razak Abalora has been given the chance to start in post ahead of Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
Youngster Benson Annan will play at right back with Gideon Mensah maintaining his place at left back. Alexander Djiku who was deployed in a midfield position against Mali, moves to central defence to partner Joseph Aidoo. Djiku and Aidoo will play in the heart of defence in place of Nicholas Opoku (injured) and Kassim Nuhu Adams.
In midfield, Baba Iddrisu replaces Bernard Mensah. Baba will partner Thomas Teye-Partey to provide cover for the backline.
Saudi Arabia based winger Samuel Owusu makes his way into the starting line up for tonight’s game. Owusu will play on the right-wing of Ghana’s attack in place of Eugene Ansah. While Tarique Fosu operates on the left wing with Captain Andre Ayew playing in the hole behind striker Jordan Ayew.
The Black Stars lost 3:0 against Mali in their first friendly game against Mali on Friday.
The Black Stars will be hoping to put in an improved performance tonight against Qatar. The game is part of Ghana’s build up to next month’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan.
The game will kick off 3:30pm.
Below is the line up:B
Razak Abelora
Benson Annang
Gideon Mensah
Joseph Aidoo
Alexander Djiku
Idrissu Baba
Samuel Owusu
Thomas Partey
Tariq Fosu
Dede Ayew
Jordan Ayew
