Ghana XI to face Nigeria: Afena-Gyan and Jordan Ayew start in World Cup qualifier

The Black Stars' starting side for their 2022 World Cup qualifying clash with the Super Eagles in Kumasi's Baba Yara Sports Stadium has been announce…

  • Getty

    GOALKEEPER – Joseph Wollacott

    Despite the return of Orlando Pirates’ Richard Ofori to the Black Stars, Swindon Town goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott keeps his place as Ghana’s No.1 for Friday’s showdown with Nigeria.

  • Advertisement

  • Getty

    RIGHT-BACK – Denis Odoi

    Former Belgium and Fulham right-back Odoi is one of two surprise faces in Ghana’s line-up, having been named to play at right-back ahead of Reading's Andy Yiadom.

  • Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK – Gideon Mensah

    Bordeaux left-back Gideon Mensah will start in the position for the Black Stars against the Super Eagles, getting the nod ahead of Israel-based Montari Kamaheni and Hearts of Oak defender Dennis Korsah.

  • ENJOYED THIS STORY?

    Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

  • Getty

    CENTRAL DEFENDER – Daniel Amartey

    The Leicester City defender starts in the heart of defence for the Black Stars, with a possible match-up with Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen on the cards.