Black Stars coach, Kwesi Appiah, has dropped captain Asamoah Gyan and named Jordan and Andre Ayew in his starting line-up for today’s 2019 AFCON qualifier against Ethiopia.

Maritzburg United goalkeeper Richard Ofori will keep his place between the sticks with Harrison Afful playing at right back while Lumor Agbenyenu will operate at left back.

Metz guardsman John Boye will operate in central defends with Hoffenheim player Kassim Adams.

Thomas Partey is starting in midfield with Spain-based Mubarak Wakaso and Christian Atsu as well as Andre Ayew.

Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew and Levante ace Emmanuel Boateng will be the two upfront.

Ghana is seeking a crucial win this afternoon to send them 2nd above Walias who they beat 5-0 in the opening round of qualifying back in June last year.

Here is the full Xl:

Richard Ofori 

Harrison Afful 

Lumor Agbeyenu, 

Kassim Adams

John Boye 

Mubarak Wakaso 

Christian Atsu

Andre Ayew 

Thomas Partey

Jordan Ayew

Emmanuel Boateng