Coach Appiah releases starting lineup for Black Stars 2019 qualifier

The coach of the senior national team, James Kwasi Appiah has handed out three debuts for the Black Stars 2019 AFCON qualifier against Ethiopia at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Appiah has handed starts to the trio of Lumor Agbenyenu, Thomas Agyepong and Rahpael Dwamena for the first competitive match of his second stint as Black Stars coach this afternoon.

He left out the likes of Swansea star Jordan Ayew, Majeed Waris and Jonathan Mensah on the bench for the clash.

The stars will be led on the pitch by skipper Asamoah Gyan.

Starting line-up: Richard Ofori (GK), Harrison Afful, Lumor Agbenyenu, John Boye, Daniel Amartey, Ebenezer Ofori, Thomas Agyepong, Thomas Partey, Asamoah Gyan, Raphael Dwamena, Andre Ayew:

Bench: Majeed Waris, Jordan Ayew, Jonathan Mensah, Afriyie Acquah, Frank Acheampong, Joseph Addo (GK)

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