Christopher Nettey handed Black Stars debut against Sudan

Asante Kotoko right back, Christopher Nettey, has been named in the starting line-up of Ghana for this afternoon’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan at the Cape Coast Stadium.

The Attram de Visser academy product will debut for the Black Stars on Thursday afternoon having impressed in training following his late inclusion.

Coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has also named Strasbourg centre back Alexander Djiku in the starting eleven. Djiku will partner John Boye in central defence while Abdul Baba Rahman operates at left back.

In midfield, Afriyie Acquah will play alongside Emmanuel Lomotey.

Brentford FC winger Tariqe Fosu and Samuel Owusu will play on the wings.

Captain Andre Ayew has been deployed in the hole behind top marksman Jordan Ayew.

Full Team: Richard Ofori, Christopher Nettey, Baba Abdul Rahman, Alexander Djiku, John Boye, Afriyie Acquah, Emmanuel Lomotey, Tariqe Fosu, Samuel Owusu, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew

Substitutes: Razak Abalora, Ati Lawrence, Joseph Attamah, Caleb Ekuban, John Antwi, Nicholas Opoku, Joseph Aidoo, Clifford Aboagye, Kwadwo Amoako

The match day three fixture is scheduled for 16:00 GMT kick off at the Cape Coast stadium.