2017 AFCON: Ghana coach Avram Grant to make changes in line-up for Rwanda game
Ghana coach Avram Grant will make changes to the Black Stars starting line-up when they play Rwanda in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on in Kigali on Saturday.
The ultra-defensive tactics expected to be deployed by the Amavubi coupled with the likely absence of captain Asamoah Gyan and the splendid form of some players who previously sat on the bench could force to the changes.
The training of the Black Stars on Friday night shows Grant will not be afraid to put forward a feared attacking line up but will also be aware of the counter attacking opponents.
The Israeli manager could deploy the feared duo of Chelsea star Baba Rahman and Leicester City utility man Jeffery Schlupp on the left side of the Black Stars midfield.
This means playmaker and in-form Andre Ayew who normally attacks from the left will play behind strikers Asamoah Gyan and Jordan Ayew.
In Gyan's absence Richmond Boakye Yiadom who has been showing good form in training could be handed the chance to start.
With Baba and Schlupp capable of playing defensively and offensively from the left, Grant will the duo the chance to operate from there.
The will comfortably complement each other creating fear in the defence of Rwanda like they are capable of doing on the world’s most popular league.
This means Andre will move to the centre where he is also deadly as he offers support to Ayew and his younger brother.
With a solid midfield manned by Wakaso and Afriyie Acquah while the very effective Harrison Afful and talented Christian Atsu playing from the right the headache of Rwanda will increase. Rabiu Mohammed who has been playing regularly in Russia could be thrown in too.
The center back pair of John Boye and Jonathan Mensah looks as solid as ever and goalkeeper Razak Brimah in excellent form in Spain the Black Stars are fancied for an emphatic victory in Kigali.
However, the prospect of a shock by the home side is still alive thanks to the confidence of wins in their last two matches over Mozambique and Ethiopia .
The Amavubi recorded a impressive away win over group opponents Mozambique with a lone goal and announced their readiness to surprise the Black Stars of Ghana with a 3-1 home win over Ethiopia in a friendly.
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