Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named three debutants in his starting line up for this afternoon’s opening Afcon 2019 qualifier against Ethiopia in Kumasi.
The match marks the first competitive game for Kwesi Appiah since his return as Ghana coach last month, and the three debutants among those who will kick start a second stint for the coach are; Lumor Agbenyenu, Thomas Agyepong and Rahpael Dwamena.
Skipper Asamoah Gyan will captain the side, which also features his deputy Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey and Wa All Stars’ goalkeeper Richard Ofori in post. in their first official matches for the Black Stars in the match in Kumasi.
Meanwhile strikers Jordan Ayew and Abdul Majeed Warris are among the players on the bench for the Black Stars.
Starting line-up:
Richard Ofori, Harrison Afful, Lumor Agbenyenu, John Boye, Daniel Amartey, Ebenezer Ofori, Thomas Agyepong, Thomas Partey, Asamoah Gyan, Raphael Dwamena, Andre Ayew:
Bench: Majeed Waris, Jordan Ayew, Jonathan Mensah, Afriyie Acquah, Frank Acheampong, Joseph Addo (gk)
