The Black Stars of Ghana will this afternoon play against Central African Republic in the second round game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The African minnows will on Sunday 5th June, 2022 host the Black Stars at the 11th November Stadium in Angola after CAF rejected the 50,000 capacity  Barthélemy Boganda Stadium in Bangui.

CAR let slip of a lead in their opening match against Angola on Wednesday  after Samuel Nlend  opened the scores for the visitors.

Two goals from the host Angola overturned the scores as CAR lost their opening game 2-1 and will need to upset Ghana to stand a chance of progressing to the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.

Meanwhile, Ghana brushed aside Islanders Madagascar 3-0 with goals from Kudus Mohammed, Felix Afena-Gyan and Osman Bukari.

CAR's Spanish-Swiss coach who is on his second spell says that he expects Ghana to win the group but they will give Ghana a fight on Sunday.

LIKELY BLACK STARS XI(4-2-3-1):

Jojo Wollacot; Jonathan Mensah, Daniel Amartey, Gideon Mensah, Dennis Odoi; Baba Iddrisu, Kudus Mohammed; Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Daniel Kofi Kyereh;Felix Afena-Gyan

Central African Republic vs Ghana Predicted XI

Central African Republic (4-2-3-1): Emmanuel Takolingba; Flory Yangao, Sadock Ndobé, Peter Guinari, Sidney Dambakizi; Freeman Niamathé, Soleil Mongolobao; Theodor Yawanendji, Samuel Nlend, Brad Pirioua; Karl Namnganda.

KICK OFF TIME:

1PM GMT

MATCH OFFICIALS

Pierre Ghislain Atcho(Gabon) - Center referee

Marlaise Marlaise Ditsoga Boris(Gabon) -Assistant I

Urbain Ondo Ndong(Gabon) - Assistant II

Tanguy Patrice Mebiame(Gabon) - Fourth Official

Marcelin Gaha Djiadeu(Cameroon)- Match Commissioner

WHERE TO WATCH IT

GTV Sports Plus

DSTV Channel 229

HEAD TO HEAD

This will be the first official encounter between Ghana and the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic Form Guide (all competitions): L-D-L-L-L

Ghana Form Guide (all competitions): W-D-D-L-D