Probable Black Stars line-up against Congo

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Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan remains a doubt for the clash after sustaining a groin injury with Dede Ayew ruled out of the clash due to thigh injury.

Jordan Ayew has pulled out of the squad due to an acute illness and was unable to travel with the team.

Harrison Afful remains a huge doubt for today’s game having missed the starting line up on Friday whilst Red Star Belgrade striker Boakye Yiadom is expected to be handed to starting role.

The Congolese have no major injuries but they have received a massive boost with the return of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Prince Oniangue who missed the first leg encounter due to injury

Head-to-head
The Black Stars have an overwhelming head-to-head advantage over Congo having won 10 times, drawn twice and lost one with a total of 13 matches played.

Total Matches Played: 13

Ghana wins: 10

Goals scored: 26

Congo Wins: 1

Goals scored: 12

Draws: 2

Ghana’s Probable Starting Line up: Richard Ofori (GK), Jeffery Schlupp, Jonathan Mensah, Alfred Duncan, Daniel Amartey, Afriyie Acquah, Christian Atsu, Thomas Partey, Thomas Agyepong, Boakye Yiadon, Ebenezer Ofori.

Congo’s Probable Starting Line up: Barel Morial Mouko (GK), Beranger Itoua, Marvin Baudry, Fernand Mayembo, Tobias Badila, Durel Avounou, Dylan Bahamboula, Cesaire Gandze,P. Oniangué, Ferebory Dore, T. Bifouma

KICK OFF TIME: 2:30 PM LOCAL TIME

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