BREAKING NEWS: Kwesi Appiah Names Starting Line-Up To Face Uganda

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named a young starting line-up to face Uganda in their crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier on Saturday with Sweden-based Kingsley Sarfo getting his first start for the Black Stars.

Daniel Opare will make his first start for Ghana in three years as he starts from right-back while Lumor Agbenyenu will retain his place at the left-back position.

According to the Ghana FA Twitter post, Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey will captain the Black Stars for the match to be played in Kampala and will play at the heart of the defence.

He will be partnered by Tunisia based Nicholas Opoku who will be making his first start for the Black Stars even though he has played in previous matches.

The starting line-up is similar to the team that hammered Congo 5-1 as top stars Asamoah Gyan, Andre Ayew and Christian Atsu are all not available for selection.

The midfield that played in Congo will be retained with Alfred Duncan and Ebenezer Ofori operating in defensive and offensive midfield respectively.

Debutant Sarfo will play from the right side of midfield will Acheampong operation from the left side of midfield.

Coach Kwesi Appiah has deployed just one attacker in Richmond Boakye Yiadom with the talented playmaker Thomas Partey playing the dual role of supporting the midfielders and providing another option in attack.

Ghana starting line-up
Richard Ofori
Daniel Opare
Lumor Agbenyenu
Daniel Amartey (Capt)
Nicholas Opoku
Alfred Duncan
Kingsley Sarfo
Ebenezer Ofori
Richmond Boakye Yiadom
Thomas Partey
Frank Acheampong
More to follow soon