Ghana’s second largest city is well and alive ahead of the opening 2014 World Cup between Ghana and Lesotho.
Kumasi is filled with a number of activities as fans begin to take their seat ahead of the big kick-off.
A number of rival supporter groups including Die Hard Supporters Union, Millennium Supporters Union of Ghana and the Nationwide Supporters Group of Ghana are clad in their well-branded uniforms as they continue to blow their horns ahead of the game that is expected to be action-filled.
Security is water-shed at the venue but the usual long winding queues at the stadium are absent as many came earlier to purchase their tickets.
Ghana boss Kwesi Appiah has named a strong squad for the fixture as he eye a blistering start to his reign in charge of the national team.
Tunisia-based Harrison Afful has been picked ahead of Lee Addy and Berekum Chelsea’s Richard Kissi Boateng for the left-full back position while Samuel Inkoom has kept in-form Daniel Opare on the bench.
Jerry Akaminko walked straight into the team on his return where he will partner John Boye at the heart of defence.
Derek Boateng, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu will add further experience in midfield.
Stand-in-captain Sulley Muntari will operate on the left, Jordan Ayew on the right with Kwadwo Asamoah playing behind Dominic Adiyiah in attack.
The Black Stars must beat the Basothans convincingly to inspire confidence ahead of the big fixture against African Champions Zambia on June 9.
