Jordan Ayew benched, Inaki Williams starts as Otto Addo names line-up to face Niger

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named his line-up to face Niger in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Otto Addo has made two changes from the team that lost 1-0 to Angola in Kumasi as Jodan Ayew and Elisha Owusu start from the bench.

Majeed Ashimeru and Inaki Williams replace the duo in a preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.

Lawrence Ati-Zigi starts in goal behind a back four of Alidu Seidu, Mohammed Salisu, Abdul Mumin, and Tariq Lamptey.

Thomas Partey and Ahimeru are the pivots, with Fatawu Issahaku and Inaki Williams on the flanks.

Mohammed Kudus will play behind Antoine Semenyo who will lead the attacking line.

Line-up in full:

Lawrence Ati-Zigi

Alidu Seidu

Mohammed Salisu

Abdul Mumin

Tariq Lamptey

Majeed Ashimeru

Thomas Partey

Fatawu Issahaku

Mohammed Kudus

Inaki Williams

Antoine Semenyo

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Otto Addo makes 2️⃣ changes to the team that played Angola, with Majeed Ashimeru and Inaki Williams replacing Elisha Owusu and Jordan Ayew.#BlackStars | #AFCON2025Q pic.twitter.com/hHzOgKM62n

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