2025 AFCONQ: Ati-Zigi benched as Otto Addo names starting XI for Angola game

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his starting lineup for the pivotal Matchday 5 encounter against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The game will take place at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda, where Ghana is in search of their first win in the campaign.

Goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, who plays for Belgian Pro League side Eupen, starts between the posts.

In defense, Nations FC’s Razak Simpson earns his debut alongside Kingsley Schindler, with Gideon Mensah and Alidu Seidu completing the backline.

The midfield features Elisha Owusu and Ibrahim Sulemana, while the attacking responsibilities fall to Mohammed Kudus, Michael Baidoo, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. Jordan Ayew will spearhead the attack as the lone striker.

Starting XI below:

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Currently sitting fourth in Group F, Ghana faces a must-win scenario against the Palancas Negras to keep their qualification hopes alive following a sluggish start to the campaign.

After the Angola fixture, the Black Stars will host Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday in their final group-stage match.