Blackstars general captain Asamoah Gyan is likely to start the final group F game alongside Jordan Ayew against Guinea Bissau at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Ghana must avoid defeat in their final group game against Guinea-Bissau to qualify for the Round of 16 for which they are likely to meet Nigeria.
The Black Stars recorded their second straight draw after playing out a 0-0 scoreline with defending champions Cameroon. They had their moments during a tense encounter and hit the post in the second half through substitute Kwabena Owusu.
Kwesi Appiah’s men are still in search of their first win at the tournament and need a win on Tuesday to advance to the knockout stage thus the need to beef up the attacking machinery by playing both Gyan and Jordan at the front role.
Sources close to the Stars Camp have hinted that Coach Kwesi Appiah is considering to use the two main strikers in the game against Guinea Bissau in a move to get the needed results.
Guinea Bissau, on the other hand, held Benin to 0-0 draw in their previous group match.
They produced a spectacular rear-guard performance to shutout Benin with some last-ditch defending.
But their poor record at the Africa Cup of Nations means they will need to be at their very best to come anywhere close to matching Ghana. The Djurtus have never won a match at the Afcon.
Their poor attack is unlikely to get its first goal against Ghana.
Ghana head into the must-win match with their squad rocked by injuries and suspension.
Winger Christian Atsu has been confirmed out with a hamstring injury, joining Thomas Agyepong on the sidelines. Samuel Owusu will make his first start in their absence.
Kassim Nuhu is suspended but the Black Stars should be able to cope with his unavailability due to the return of John Boye from suspension.
Ghana XI: Richard Ofori – Baba Rahman, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Andy Yiadom – Mubarak Wakaso, Thomas Partey, Samuel Owusu, Ayew, Jordan Ayew ,Asamoah Gyan, .
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