Substantive captain Asamoah Gyan will start from the bench following the thigh injury he suffered during Ghana's last group game against Egypt on Wednesday.

Midfielder Afriyie Acquah has been given a starting role alongside Mubarak Wakaso and Thomas Teye Partey in a typical 4-3-2-1 formation.

Razak Brimah man Ghana’s post once again ahead of Fatau Dauda aand Richard Ofori. Daniel Amartey and John Boye are central defenders who will be aided by Harrison Afful and Franck Acheampong.

Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew will lead the attack.

Ghana Starting XI:  

R Brimah; F Acheampong, J Boye, D Amartey, H Afful; M Wakaso, A Acquah; A Ayew, T Partey, C Atsu; J Ayew.