Goalkeeper Richard Ofori will captain the Blsck Stars for the First time in an AFCOn tournament when he leads the Start against Cape Verde at the Felix Houphet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
Richard Ofori who is playing his third AFCON tournament is expected to take the Black Stars past the group stage following a nightmare elimination in 2021.
Denis Odoi, Gideon Mensah together with Mohammed Salisu and Alexander Djiku will form a 4 man defensive group to ensure the Black Stars stay safe in the game.
In midfield, Majeed Ashimeru, Baba Iddrisu, and Ransford Koningsdoffer will play pivotal role of ensuring the fluidity of the team.
Coach Chris Hughton has placed his scoring fortunes on the foots of Antoinne Semenyo, Jordan Ayew and Joseph Paintsil.
