Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac has named five youngsters in his starting lineup to face Zimbabwe in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been handed his debut start in the game alongside English fourth-tier side goalkeeper Jojo Wallocot.
Rennes star Kamaldeen Sulemana and Mohammed Kudus get the nod to start in this must-win game for the Black Stars as they keep the chase on South Africa.
Jojo Wallocot will be provided with cover in defence by Leicester City’s Daniel Amartey, Jonathan Mensah of Columbus Crew Crew, France-based Alexander Djiku and Baba Rahman of Reading.
In the heart of midfield is returning Arsenal star Thomas Partey and Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
Stade Rennais teen sensation Kamaldeen Sulemana and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku play on the flanks.
Captain Andre Ayew will join his brother Jordan Ayew in attack as the Black Stars chase victory at the Cape Coast stadium.
Below is the starting line up
Jojo Wollacott (GK), Daniel Amartey, Jonathan Mensah, Alexander Djiku, Baba Rahman, Thomas Partey, Andre Ayew (c), Mohammed Kudus, Issahaku Fatawu, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Jordan Ayew
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