Grant starts Frank Acheampong in Black Stars clash against Mali

Thomas Freeman Yeboah 11:55 - 21 January 2017

Frank Acheampong has be named to replace injured Baba Rahman at left back position as Ghana face off with Mali on Saturday

Avram Grant has made only one change in his team that won 1-0 against Uganda on Tuesday, as the Black Stars prepare for their their second group C tie against Mali, with Frank Acheampong replacing ,injured Baba Rahman.

Frank Acheampong, who has been featuring for Belgian giants Anderlecht as a left full-back replaced Baba Rahman, when he sustained injury against Uganda.

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Acheampong, warmed himself slowly into that game, after coming on, however, Grant has handed him a starting place for Ghana's clash against Mali on Saturday.

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The Black Stars will be the first nation to qualify from group C which has Uganda, Mali and Egypt, should they manage a victory in the all West African affair.

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Starting IX: Razak, Harison Afful, Frank Acheampong, Daniel Amartey, John Boye, Thomas Partey, Mubarak Wakaso, Christian Atsu, Andre Dede Ayew, Jordan, Asamoah Gyan