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U-20 Afcon Final: Ghana name unchanged starting XI vs Uganda

Ghana coach Karim Zito has kept faith in the same starting lineup that qualified his side to the grand finale of the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

The Black Satellites come up against their Ugandan counterparts – the Hippos –  in a battle for the ultimate at Stade Olympique in Mauritania capital Nouakchott from 20:00 GMT.

Zito sticks with goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim between the sticks to be protected by a back four of Philemon Baffour, Frank Kwabena Assinki, Uzair Alhassan and Samuel Abbey-Ashie Quaye.

The trio of Emmanuel Essiam, Patrick Mensah and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will control the midfield while captain Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Mohammed Sulemana flank striker Percious Boah on the wings.

Ghana XI (4-3-3):

– Danlad Ibrahim –
– Philemon Baffour, Frank Assinki, Uzair Alhassan, Samuel Abbey-Ashie Quaye –
– Emmanuel Essiam, Patrick Mensah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku –
– Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Percious Boah, Mohammed Sulemana –

 

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