C.K Akonnor will be meeting the bafana bafana of South Africa this afternoon and he is securing for his second win after beating Ethiopia in cape coast sports stadium goal from Mubarak Wakaso separated the two countries.
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa hopes to track back to winning ways after drawing 1-1 with Zimbabwe in the opening game last Saturday.
Ghana needs nothing short of a draw to boost qualification chances following 1-0 narrow win over Welias of Ethiopia in their group G opener the results of which places the West African powerhouse at the top of the table, thanks to Wakaso’s long drive.
Despite squad depletion, Coach CK who many do not fancy his style of play has paraded starting eleven for this afternoon game at the FNB stadium in South Africa.
Jordan, Yiadom, Amartey, could not travel with the squad due to COVID-19 restrictions as South Africa is considered a Red List Country.
Thomas Partey and Kudus won’t be part of the game due to injuries.
Hearts of Oak’s captain Fatau will make his Black Stars debut as he replaces Yiadom on the right whiles Gideon Mensah fills in for Baba Rahman at the Left Back position.
Djiku and Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah will pair at centre of defence to protect goalkeeper Ofori Antwi.
Captain Ayew will partner much hyped Joel Fameye in front of goal whiles Wakaso, former WAFA boy Lomotey and Ahsimeru complete midfield trio in a 4 1 3 2 default system.
Starting XI:
Richard Ofori (GK)
Fatawu Mohammed
Alexander Djiku
Jonathan Mensah
Gideon Mensah
Mubarak Wakaso
Emmanuel Lomotey
Majeed Ashimeru
Yaw Yeboah
Joel Fameyeh
Andre Dede Ayew (C)
Kick off at 16:00GMT
Credit: Bright jnr
