Gyan leads Ghana as Andre starts

Asamoah Gyan will lead the line for Ghana against Zambia in Friday's World Cup qualifier after passing a late fitness test.

The Black Stars captain will be partnered up-front by Majeed Warris against the Chipolopolo in the last Group D qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

Andre Ayew, who makes a return to the national team gets to start as the Black Stars need to avoid defeat to reach the final stage of the African qualifying.

Starting line-up: Fatau Dauda, Daniel Opare, Harrison Afful, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Rabiu Mohammed, Andre Ayew, Kwadwo Asamoah, Abdul Majeed Waris, Asamoah Gyan, Mubarak Wakaso.