Ghana starting line-up unchanged for Cape Verde, Wakaso benched
Posted On Saturday, 2nd February 2013
Christian Atsu will start ahead of Mubarak Wakaso in the clash against Cape Verde
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named an unchanged starting line-up to face Cape Verde on Saturday despite the injury recovery of key players Mubarak Wakaso and Anthony Annan.
The Black Stars trainer has kept faith with the same starting line-up that thrashed Niger 3-0 in their last Monday, meaning Christian Atsu and Rabiu Mohammed will start ahead of Wakaso and Annan respectively.
The decision by the coach means that he will stick with the same formation against Cape Verde as they are physically tough as the Nigeriens.
Ghana will rely on the dexterity of Atsu and Kwadwo Asamoah to unlock the tough defence of the Blue Sharks with the latter playing behind lone striker Asamoah Gyan.
Atsu has been maintained in the starting line-up following his excellent showing in the match against Niger which earned him the man-of-the-match award.
England based speedster Albert Adomah will continue to play on the right wing with Agyemang Badu partnering Mohammed to provide the steel in midfield.
Towering Isaac Vorsah and John Boye will stay at the heart of the central defence to provide cover for goalkeeper Fatau Dauda while stopping dangerous Cape Verde striker Platini.
John Paintsil and Harrison Afful will play at the right back and left back respectively.
The starting line-up will give Ghana coach the chance to also make strong changes as Wakaso, Annan, Derek Boateng and Jonathan Mensah will provide strong options on the bench.
Ghana starting line-up against Cape Verde:
Fatau Dauda, John Paintsil, Harrison Afful, John Boye, Isaac Vorsah, Rabiu Mohammed, Albert Adomah, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah, Christian Atsu.
What do you think of Ghana’s starting line-up? Do you think Wakaso and Annan should have started? Do you think the selection is right? Make your views known in the box below:
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PERFECT SELECTION
Unquestionable
gud we don’t change a winning team wakasu shud start from de bench
GOD BLESS GH
We support u with this selection
It only makes sense,doesn’t it? but I hope we don’t go into the game guns blazing,we have to play a measured game for the first 20 minutes to keep them quite then unleash our fury for the rest of the game.
Asamoah Gyan should be benched for Clottey. This is not a joke match.
ur reason being that what?…..what do u know about selection……are we now going play jastify or what…this is not the time to try clottey..we mean business my friend…and dont forget that we dont change a winning team if u dont know…
I said it on this forum, we don’t change a winning team
Gyan shud start. But am counting few hours.
Good. Its good to have a strong bench.
That’s ok. All we want is to beat cape verde today. I’ve faith in all of black star players
THAT IS OK FOR,GHANA 2 TO C V 1
given what he has at his disposable , i think he has made the most of what he has got
“If it ain‘t broken don‘t fix it“.
I like the squad.GH winning 2-0
@Kpogas, do you think Clottey can play this tournament?? Never can he!!! I dont even know why clottey was called to this squad……
Asamoah will score today
perfect sellection. with commitment and prayer God will see us through. God bless our homeland God.
I support u Viper=] we should contain them for the first 20 minutes and then unleash our venorm on them..
Exactly kwaku…..even clottey cant play this tournament…..inxperience clottey……. Mmmm he dont qualify to play blackstars now
the first xi is not bad, jux that i was expecting Asante to start ahead of Adomah.
Good-luck Black Stars we are all behind you to lift the nation GHANA flag high.
THE DEFENCE GUYS SHOULD BE SPOKEN TO. THEY SHOULD BE ACTIVE AND AWARE. NO LOSS OF CONCENTRATION BECAUSE WE HAVE ENOUGH QUALITY UPFRONT TO SCORE GOALS. But A.A should talk to the defence to play focused and active. CLOSE DOWN THE SPACES. KUDOS GBSTAR
Never change a winning team. Lots of luck ahead of this important game, go Black Stars!
Now Ghanaians are happy about the squad right? U see ur hypocrisy has caught up with u?…..the coach needed just a little time to settle. Now u see y’all are ashamed of urselves? Shaaaaame!!!!! Go GH..God is with us.
@score thanks buddy…where are those fools who were sayn kumasi coach? U think playstation is coaching forkin retards.badminded ppl
@score: God bless u my brother, ur observation is jst superb!
Wow ,this is the 1st tym I have Ghanaians agree on something on this web. It means something meaningful is abt to happen………..we gonna win the AFCON. I like the seletion ,yes dnt fix it if it ain’t broke,go GBS
What kind of stupid questions? I believe the coach knows the players roles and capabilities so who are we as Ghanaian supporters to decide who should start when we are not trainers of these boys. Shame on our journalists. This is part of the reason why ghana is not progress ing in anything. Too much interferences.
Both side is OK,starting and bench
Is Richmond boakye yiadon playing
Does anyone know where this game can be watched online?
ghana 1-0 capevarde
Watch the game @ Oleoletv.com. enjoy the game.