2017 Afcon: Ghana's line-up for the Mauritius game

Ghana coach Avram Grant has named an expected starting line-up to face Mauritius on Sunday afternoon but has deployed midfielder Andre Ayew as an attacker in the absence injury Asamoah Gyan.

As predicted by Ghana's leading football news website www.ghanasoccernet.com Grant did not shake-up his regular starting line-up for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Port Louis.

The Israeli coach maintained the same players who have served the side well in the qualifiers despite the presence of some new players.

Ghanaians were yearning to see how Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey would get in the Black Stars following his maiden call-up but Grant went sure bet in Afriyie Acquah.

English Premier League winner Jeff Schlupp was another player supporters of the team wanted to see start ahead of Baba Rahman or Frank Acheampong at left-back or left midfield respectively but the former Chelsea boss maintained his trusted players.

The only noticeable change was captain Andre Ayew who will play in an attacking role in the absence of Gyan.

Razak Brimah maintains his place in the post as he will be protected by Harrison Afful, Rahman, Boye and Jonathan Mensah.

Mubarak Wakaso and Acquah will be the central midfield partners with Atsu playing from the right and Acheampong on the right.

Jordan Ayew plays in deep attacking role while his brother acts as the support striker.

Ghana starting line-up:

Razak Brimah, Harrison Afful, Baba Rahman, Jonathan Mensah, John Boye, Mubarak Wakaso, Christian Atsu, Afriyie Acquah, Jordan Ayew, Andre Ayew (captain), Frank Acheampong