AFCON: Inaki Williams benched as Black Stars take on Angola
5th September 2024
Inaki Williams will start from the bench for Ghana's Black Stars in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The Athletic Club striker, returning to the squad after recovering from injury, has been left out of the starting lineup by coach Otto Addo, who has opted for Antoine Semenyo to lead the attack.
Starting Lineup for Ghana:
- Goalkeeper: Lawrence Ati Zigi retains his position between the posts.
- Defense: The back four consists of Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey, Abdul Mumin, and Mohammed Salisu.
- Midfield: Elisha Owusu, who was previously a doubt, has been deemed fit to start and will partner with Thomas Partey, the stand-in captain, to protect the backline.
- Attack: Jordan Ayew, fresh from scoring a hat-trick in his last game at the Baba Yara Stadium, will start upfront, supported by Mohammed Kudus and Fatawu Issahaku, who aim to provide creative impetus.
The Black Stars will look for a solid start to their qualifiers as they kick off against Angola at 16:00 GMT.