OFFICIAL: Otto Addo names Black Stars' lineup for Angola game

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named his lineup to face Angola at the Estadio de Novembro.

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson and Elfsborg forward Michael Baidoo have been handed their debut start in the starting lineup.

Otto Addo has set his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Manaf Nurudeen in goal behind a back four of Kingsley Schindler as the right back, a new centre pair of Alidu Seidu and Simpson with Gideon Mensah as the left back.

Ibrahim Sulemana and Elisha Owusu are the pivots, with Fatawu Issahaku and Michael Baidoo on the flanks.

Mohammed Kudus starts behind Jordan Ayew, who has been tasked to lead the attacking line and be the skipper.

The game is scheduled at 19:00 GMT kickoff time.

Line up in full

📝 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨

🧤 Manaf Nurudeen in post

🥇 First start for Razak Simpson & Michael Baidoo

©️ Captain Jordan Ayew leads the attack

Here’s how we line up for today’s #AFCON2025Q match against Angola! 👊🏾#BlackStars pic.twitter.com/fLRI9Yv8Io

— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) November 15, 2024