Ghana must avoid defeat in their final group game against Guinea-Bissau to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Black Stars recorded their second straight draw after playing out a 0-0 scoreline with defending champions Cameroon. They had their moments during a tense encounter and hit the post in the second half through substitute Kwabena Owusu.
Kwesi Appiah’s men are still in search of their first win at the tournament and need a win on Tuesday to advance to the knockout stage.
Guinea Bissau, on the other hand, held Benin to 0-0 draw in their previous group match.
They produced a spectacular rear-guard performance to shutout Benin with some last-ditch defending.
But their poor record at the Africa Cup of Nations means they will need to be at their very best to come anywhere close to matching Ghana. The Djurtus have never won a match at the Afcon.
Their poor attack is unlikely to get its first goal against Ghana.
The Black Stars have a pacey yet creative attack led by Jordan Ayew. The trio should ensure that the Black Stars breach a Guinea Bissau defence that is likely to struggle
What is the kick-off time of Guinea-Bissau vs Ghana?
The match is scheduled for 16:00 GMT.
What is the head to head record between two teams?
This will be the first-ever meeting between Guinea Bissau and Ghana.
Team News: Who is available, injured or suspended for Guinea-Bissau vs Ghana?
Guinea-Bissau have no injury or suspension concerns ahead of this match.
Manager Baciro Candé switched from a 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1 formation and that saw Guinea-Bissau earn a point against Benin. He is expected to stick with it.
Ghana head into the must-win match with their squad rocked by injuries and suspension.
Winger Christian Atsu has been confirmed out with a hamstring injury, joining Thomas Agyepong on the sidelines. Samuel Owusu will make his first start in their absence.
Andre Ayew and Jonathan Mensah are doubts after sustaining knocks in Saturday’s stalemate against Cameroon.
Kassim Nuhu is suspended but the Black Stars should be able to cope with his unavailability due to the return of John Boye from suspension.
Predicted starting XI
Guinea-Bissau: Jonas Mendes – Mamadu Cande, Marcelo Djalo, Juary Soares, Nanu – Buru, Sori Mane, Piqueti, Pele, Mama Balde – Toni Silva.
Ghana: Richard Ofori – Baba Rahman, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Andy Yiadom – Mubarak Wakaso, Thomas Partey, Kwadwo Asamoah – Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Samuel Owusu.
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Source: UTV Ghana
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Kwasi Appiah start with Nana Addo and Ofosu Ampofo with Mahama as the golie then strike with Woyome and fredy blay. 3y3 gooooooooalllllll
Koooo nie, koooo, yeeeeee. Kwasi Appiah please do not listen to the 30 million coaches in gh. Do your own loto, after all you will soon come back home
This squad is a gamble squad
Kwesi Appiah is not a good coach at all why do you have to start John boye... he is not a good player at all why do you drop kwadwo Asamoah
I think this coach lacks technical competency. All he does is assemble players who are fit to play without any game plan or tactical formation. I am even surprised he did not select me to join the team. I would have benched him though. This coach is a complete disaster.
joker kwesi appiah is making fan of us
With this lineup, Ghana get ready to leave Egypt 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏽♂️🙅🏽♂️🙆🏽♂️🤷🏿♂️
Seriously Partey is just giving balls away. U need a win why not bring experience Asamoah Gyan to get you the goals and later substitute him. Ah well what do i know.
Jordan Ayew should have drop whiles they introduce Gyan or Ekuban
Kwadwo Asamoah to replace Dede? Are you serious? Did you see Kwadwo's performance in the Cameroun encounter? Both players are over the hill. Their best days of playing are over. They are both "sankwas"! The problem with the current squad is that all the players lack quality. It's difficult to pick one over the other. We have to be honest with ourselves. None of the players is in form, even our best player, Partey, is not seeing top. He looks lost the last 2 games. Our players lack common soccer skills like passing and shooting at goal.