The Black Stars' starting side for their 2022 World Cup qualifying clash with the Super Eagles in Kumasi's Baba Yara Sports Stadium has been announce…

GettyGOALKEEPER – Joseph Wollacott

Despite the return of Orlando Pirates’ Richard Ofori to the Black Stars, Swindon Town goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott keeps his place as Ghana’s No.1 for Friday’s showdown with Nigeria.

AdvertisementGettyRIGHT-BACK – Denis Odoi

Former Belgium and Fulham right-back Odoi is one of two surprise faces in Ghana’s line-up, having been named to play at right-back ahead of Reading's Andy Yiadom.

BackpagepixLEFT-BACK – Gideon Mensah

Bordeaux left-back Gideon Mensah will start in the position for the Black Stars against the Super Eagles, getting the nod ahead of Israel-based Montari Kamaheni and Hearts of Oak defender Dennis Korsah.

GettyCENTRAL DEFENDER – Daniel Amartey

The Leicester City defender starts in the heart of defence for the Black Stars, with a possible match-up with Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen on the cards.

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