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Ghana will start with a weakened side on Monday as important ailing duo of Asamoah Gyan and powerful defender John Boye have been left out of their starting line-up in their opening Group C match against Senegal while utility player Daniel Amartey has been handed his first official start for the Black Stars.

The news is a devastating blow for the Black Stars fans who were relying on the two key players against the star-studded Teranga Lions but malaria attack on Gyan and Boye illness means they have been dropped from Avram Grant's starting team.

With the blow to the side in the absence of the most influential player Gyan as well as limited options upfront, Avram Grant has decided to deploy Jordan Ayew as the sole Black Stars attacker.

In the absence of Asamoah Gyan, Andre Ayew will captain the Black Stars as he is currently the most senior of the players in camp at the age of just 25.

Boye's place has been taken Denmark-based Amartey who will join Mohammed Awal, Jonathan Mensah to form a strong centre-back partnership against the strong and powerful Senegal who are keen on aerial balls.

Spain-based Razak Brimah will start in the post for the Black Stars with the reliable wing-back duo of Harrison and Baba Rahman playing in right and left respectively.

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Agyemang Badu will partner Rabiu Mohammed to provide strong cover for the defenders with the former with more responsibility of going forwards to help the attackers and provide opportunities.

Andre Ayew and Christian Atsu will have the free role responsibility of providing working on the wings as well as creating opportunities for sole striker Jordan Ayew.

Because of the serious depletion to the squad, Ghana coach looks to be more cautious not to open his side for the rampaging Senegal side who considered just one goal in six qualifying matches including the home and away victories over feared African giants Egypt.

The Black Stars look like they will be relying on smart counter-attacking moves to be able to defeat their opponents in the crunch opening match.

Ghana starting line-up:

Razak Brimah, Harrison Afful, Baba Rahman, Mohammed Awal, Jonathan Mensah, Daniel Amartey, Mohammed Rabiu, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Jordan Ayew, Christian Atsu and Andre Ayew.

Are you satisfied with the starting line-up? Do you think this starting line-up can defeat the Senegalese? Is the selection the right one because of the injuries? Do you have sympathy for Ghana coach Grant because of the injuries and illnesses? Make your views known in the box below:

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  • zambia soccerman 9 years ago

    Ghana the African powerhouse playing shit.

  • zambia soccerman 9 years ago

    Hahaha even pathetic Zambia would have beaten that useless senagal team

  • Yawson 9 years ago

    Paradox & Mumbi of Zambia, make no comment as we don't deserve to be there. WHAT A SHITTY PLAY BY GHANA. High school students would have done better. GRANT MUST GO

  • john akpa (nickname ) 9 years ago

    This must be Ewe magic at work with Atsu starting once again unless they play him on the left !!!

  • sterlingz 9 years ago

    hose......Ghana!!! player for player Ghana has more tournament experience than the so called studded Senegalese..Even the experience for playing in the world cup alone is a plus..playing countries like Germany..portugal...USA is not joke..lets go Blackstarsss

  • A concerned citizen 9 years ago

    THEY WILL MAKE IT

  • sterlingz 9 years ago

    ghana ghana ghana hose.......yeeeeeieeeeee....player for player , ghana has more tournament experience than the so called star studded senagalese..playing in the world cup against Germany...portugal...USA...is no joke...

  • JOHN AKPA ( nickname ) 9 years ago

    I HOPE ATSU PLAYS ON THE LEFT. HE IS LEFT FOOTED !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • kwesky 9 years ago

    We have no option than to use what we have,let give them the maximum support,Go Ghana,Go black stars

  • Amoration 9 years ago

    Great ghana never surrender go go go noble armies of the mighty mother never say die.

  • stevo 9 years ago

    as for John boye, am very happy...I no its time for another player to showcase his God given talent

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