Ghana will face host nation Morocco in the second Group A game of the TotalEnergies U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday, June 27.
The Black Meteors head into the game with their sights on a place in the semifinal of the competition. Ghana picked up a nervy 3-2 win in their first game against Congo and will be a assured of a place in the knockout rounds with a win against Morocco who came from a goal down to beat Guinea 2-1 in their first game.
Head Coach of the Ghana team, Ibrahim Tanko is expected to make slight changes to the team that defeated Congo on Sunday.
Budding Goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad is expected to retain his place in goal.
Aaron Essel is expected to start at right-back, Samuel Ashie Quaye returns from suspension and is expected to come in for Edmond Arko Mensah at left-back. Terry Yegbe and David Oppong are expected to retain their positions in center-back.
Dominic Nsobila and Emmanuel Essiam are expected to retain their positions in midfield. The duo are expected to be joined Abass Samari Salifu who comes in for Sylvester Simba.
Scorer of two goals in the first game, Emmanuel Yeboah is expected to start head of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, playing upfront alongside Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Ernest Nuamah.
