Black Stars: Wakaso and Schlupp start against Sudan

Black Stars: Wakaso and Schlupp start against Sudan

Black Stars head coach CK Akonnor has made five roster changes for this afternoon’s AFCON qualifier against Sudan.

Crystal Palace’s Jefferey Schlupp and Jiangsu Suning’s Mubarak Wakaso, who missed the home tie at Cape Coast, will start in midfield against Sudan at 1pm today.

Legon Cities goalkeeper Fatau Dauda will start in position for Ghana. He replaces Richard Ofori, who is suspended for the game.

Amiens defender Christopher Opoku will play as the right back, while Baba Abdul Rahman will remain on the left back.

In midfield, Mubarak Wakaso has been selected to start ahead of Emmanuel Lomotey. The Jiangsu Sunning player will team up with Afriyie Acquah in the heart of the field.

In attack, Caleb Ekuban will play behind leading forward Jordan Ayew, while Tarique Fosu and Jeffery Schlupp operate on the wings.

Complete team:

Fatau Dauda, ​​Nicholas Opoku, Abdul Baba Rahman, Alexander Djiku, John Boye, Afriyie Acquah, Mubarak Wakaso, Jordan Ayew, Jefferey Schlupp.

Reservations: Clifford Aboagye, Emmanuel Lomotey, Majeed Ashimeru, Ati Zigi Lawrence, Kwadwo Amoako, Joseph Aidoo, Samuel Owusu, Christopher Nettey, John Antwi