Ghana coach Avram Grant has made seven changes to his starting line-up to face Russia in Tuesday’s friendly as goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey makes his first start in two years with Thomas Partey handed his first start.

Grant has named a strong squad compared to the under-strength set up which drew 1-1 with Rwanda at home last Sunday in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Kwarasey will be making his first appearance under Avram Grant since ending his temporary international hiatus.

Atletico Madrid youngster has been handed his first start since catching the eyes of Grant.

He came off the bench in the 73rd minute to play in the match against the Amavubi at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Partey will be joined in midfield by regulars Muburak Wakaso, Afriyie Acquah and Christian Atsu who were rested last Saturday.

Aston Villa man Jordan Ayew leads the attack.image

The Israeli coach maintained his regular defensive team with Harrison Afful, Baba Rahman John Boye and Jonathan Mensah retaining their places.

Central midfield will be held by regulars Wakaso and Acquah with Acheampong playing from the left side while Atsu plays from the right.

Partey will drop into deep midfield to support the midfielders when the team is on retreat while joining Ayew when attacking.

Kwarasey has not started a game for Ghana since he quit the national team after the 2014 World Cup so this is his first game under Grant.

He is seeking to impress to capture the position of Razak Brimah who has faced some criticism in recent times.

This line up is likely to be the team Grant will use in the World Cup qualifiers which start next month when the return of Asamoah Gyan, Andre Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoah will provide the side with the needed further boost.

Ghana staring XI to face Russia: Adam Kwarasey, Harrison Afful, Baba Rahman, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah- Mubarak Wakaso, Christian Atsu, Afriyie Acquah, Thomas Partey, Frank Acheampong- Jordan Ayew

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