Black Stars coach CK Akunnor names Lineup, Effects Five Changes Ahead Of Ivory Coast Clash

The Black Stars Gaffe has named his line up, effecting five changes in the Black Stars friendly encounter against the Elephants of La Côte d’Ivoire.

Ghana’s Head coach CK Akunnor is effecting five changes in the Ghana’s friendly game against Ivory Coast this evening in the international friendly.

In view of this, 5 players who started in the previous friendly against Morocco will be warming the bench for their colleague teammates to start this evening.

To begin with, FC St. Gallen shot stopper  Lawrence Ati Zigi will be replacing Razak Abalora, who has been keeping the post for the Black Stars in their last few games including Ghana’s 1-0 lose to Morocco few days ago.

Baba Abdul Rahman also comes in for Gideon Mensah, who started in the Ghana’s game against Morocco. Baba will parter Andy Yiadom on the flanks.

Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku starts ahead of Nicolas Opoku and will partner Daniel Amartey to complete the central defense.

Also, Arsenal Star Thomas Partey comes in for Emmanuel Lomotey. Partey partners Baba Iddrisu this evening, with Ajax midfielder Kudus Mohammed playing the playmaker role for the Black Stars.

Skipper André Ayew and his brother Jordan Ayew will be leading the upfront for the Black Stars this evening.

CK Akunnor believes the changes is necessary as he [Akunnor] prepares a formidable side towards the forthcoming World Cup qualifies.

Ghana hosts Ivory Coast in the international friendly on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Cape Coast stadium at exactly 17:00 GMT.

Below is Ghana’s lineup that faces Ivory Coast this evening;

Lawrence Ati Zigi

Andy Yaidom

Abdul Baba Rahman

Daniel Amartey

Alexander Djiku

Baba Iddrisu

Thomas Partey

Kudus Mohammed

Andre Ayew

Jordan Ayew

Emmanuel Gyasi