Ghana XI to face Zimbabwe today has been revealed, much awaited performance from the team led by Ghana’s new coach.
In his first game as new Ghana coach, Milovan Rajevac has made a bold call, handing the No.1 spot to Swindon Town goalkeeper Jojo Wallocott who is on his first invitation to the Black Stars. Regular Ghana No.1 Richard Ofori Antwi is absent due to injury, while Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Richard Attah and Danlad Ibrahim have been left on the bench.
Daniel Amartey has been picked to cover up at right-back due to the injury–induced absence of Reading full-back Andy Yiadom. The Leicester City man is selected over Philemon Baffour of Dreams FC.
The Reading left-back has beaten Strasbourg man Gideon Mensah to the Black Stars’ starting spot against Zimbabwe.
With Amartey moved from central defence to right-back, Columbus Crew captain Jonathan Mensah has gotten the nod to start as one of two men in the heart of defence.
The Strasbourg ace keeps his place in Ghana’s centre-back position, this time around in a partnership with Mensah.
Arsenal midfielder Partey has been handed the responsibility of leading Ghana’s midfield defensively as he does at club level.
Ajax starlet Mohammed Kudus will partner Partey in Ghana’s midfield, with a main responsibility to provide attacking and creative drive.
A surprise inclusion, 17-year-old Issahaku is set for his senior Ghana debut as he has been confirmed to start on the right wing against the Warriors.
The Stade Rennes winger is expected to reproduce his club form at national level as he starts on the left side.
Despite his struggle in front of goal lately, Crystal Palace forward Ayew has won the faith of Rajevac to lead the Black Stars attack.
In-form All Sadd attacker Andre will provide support for younger brother Jordan in Ghana’s search for goals.
Judging from some past experiences with Coach Milovan, there are now great expectations from the Ghana XI to face Zimbabwe today.
