Inaki Williams has surprisingly been named on the bench for Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations opening group B game against Cape Verde.
Chris Hughton has given the nod to Antoine Semenyo ahead of the Atlético Bilbao star with Ransford Yeboah Koningsdoffer playing just behind him.
Meanhwile, Mohammed Salisu partners Alexander Djiku in central defence, while, Gideon Mensah and Denis Odoi operate as full backs.
Baba Iddrisu and Majeed Ashimeru will work in the heart of the pitch. On the wings are Jordan Ayew and Joseph Painstil.
Mohammed Kudus who is still recovering from an injury did not make the Matchday squad.
The match is currently ongoing at stade Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.