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0 Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams and Olympique Lyonnais winger Ernest Nuamah will start on the bench as the Black Stars face Madagascar on Monday night in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Coach Otto Addo has opted for Francis Abu and Jerome Opoku in the starting lineup, replacing Williams and Nuamah, who both scored in Ghana’s emphatic 5-0 win over Chad last Friday.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare retains his spot between the posts after keeping a clean sheet on his Black Stars debut.
Jordan Ayew will captain the team at Stade Mimoun Al Hoceima, leading an attacking lineup that includes Antoine Semenyo.
At the back, Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu will pair as center-backs, while Kingsley Schindler and Gideon Mensah take charge of the defensive flanks.
In midfield, Thomas Partey and Jerome Opoku will provide defensive cover, with Mohammed Kudus and Francis Abu pushing forward to support the attack.
Ghana heads into this match aiming for another crucial win in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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