AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Ghana starting XI vs Kenya

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named a strong starting XI to face Kenya in the AFCON 2019 qualifier in Nairobi.

Kwadwo Asamoah has been benched in his first return to the Black Stars in four years with Appiah preferring Daniel Opare at left back.

Andy Yiadom starts at right back ahead of Harrison Afful.

Majeed Waris has also been handed a starting birth upfront to lead the attack, supported by Thomas Partey.

 

Kenya starting XI:

Patrick Matasi (GK) –

Philemon Otieno, David Ochieng’ Cheche, Musa Mohammed, Abud Omar, Dennis Odhiambo, Ismael Gonzalez, Ovella Ochieng, Erick Ouma Marcelo, Johanna Erick Kubasu and Michael Olunga.

Ghana starting XI:

Richard Ofori (GK) –

Andy Yiadom, Nicholas Opoku, Daniel Amartey (C), Daniel Opare

Afriyie Acquah, Ebenezer Ofori, Christian Atsu, Edwin Gyasi

Thomas Partey, Majeed Waris.

Kick-off is at 1:00pm GMT

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