Grant names Black Stars starting lineup

Coach Avram Grant has named his starting line-up for Ghana’s World Cup qualifying first leg match against Comoros at the Stade Said Mohammed Cheikh in Moroni Friday.

The game which is Ghana's opening game in the road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, will see Cordoba goalkeeper Razak Braimah retain his place in post for the Black Stars.

US-based Harrison Afful and Chelsea’s Baba Rahman will be on the right and left side of defence respectively while Jonathan Mensah partners John Boye at the heart of defence.

Mubarak Wakaso will be in midfield alongside Afriyie Acquah with stand-in skipper Andre Ayew and Solomon Asante on the flanks.

Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew will play directly behind Abdul Majeed Waris in attack for the Black Stars as captain Asamoah Gyan sits out.

Below is Ghana XI for the World Cup qualifier against Comoros:

Razak Braimah

Harrison Afful

Baba Rahman

Jonathan Mensah

John Boye

Mubarak Wakaso

Afriyie Acquah

Solomon Asante

Andre Ayew

Jordan Ayew

Majeed Waris