Afcon 2021 Qualifier: Head Coach James Kwesi Appiah makes one change to starting line-up as Samuel Owusu replaces Alfred Duncan

Head coach of the Black Stars, James Kwesi Appiah has named his starting line-up ahead of the Ghana’s second group game of the on-going Afcon 2021 qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe

The coach made one change to the team from their first match against South Africa as winger Samuel Owusu comes in to replace midfielder Alfred Duncan

The back line remain same with Richard Ofori keeping his place in post with Gideon Mensah, Andy Yiadom, Kasim Nuhu and Joseph Aidoo marshalling the defence

Midfielder Iddrisu Baba Mohammed keeps his place in the middle of the pitch as he partners Thomas Partey with Samuel Owusu and Captain Dede Ayew operating from the flanks

Jordan Ayew and Emmanuel Boateng leads the attack for the team on the day

Below is the starting line-up vs Sao Tome and Principe

Black Stars XI vs Sao Tome and Principe

Richard Ofori – GK

Defenders:
Andy Yiadom
Gideon Mensah
Joseph Aidoo
Kassim Nuhu

Midfielders:
Iddrissu Baba Mohammed
Thomas Partey
Samuel Owusu

Forwards:
Andre Ayew(c)
Jordan Ayew
Emmanuel Boateng

Kick-off is at 13:00GMT and will be live on gtv sports plus