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Ghana XI vs Gambia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for AFCON qualifier

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Ferridge, A. (2026, September 28). Ghana XI vs Gambia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for AFCON qualifier. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/ghana-xi-vs-gambia-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-afcon-qualifier-b1298721.html

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Ghana will face Gambia in an AFCON qualifier with a lineup that includes several changes following their loss to Ivory Coast. Abdul Fatawu and Christopher Bonsu Baah are likely to be replaced by Benjamin Tetteh and Augustine Boakye. The article predicts a starting lineup for Ghana, which also sees Jonas Adjetey and Ibrahim Sulemana potentially moving into the defense. The match is scheduled for 5pm BST on September 29 at Accra Sports Stadium.

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The Black Stars of Ghana are set to face Gambia in an AFCON qualifier match scheduled for Accra. In a recent friendly against Ivory Coast, Ghana suffered a defeat as Malcik Yalcouye and Frank Kessie scored for the Les Elephants, but they managed without any new injuries. However, key players like Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew are still out, complicating matters further.

Coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to make significant changes in response, with Abdul Fatawu and Christopher Bonsu Baah possibly being dropped due to poor performances against Ivory Coast. Benjamin Tetteh and Augustine Boakye could start instead, alongside other potential new starters like Rockson Yeboah from Osasuna.

Jonas Adjetey and Ibrahim Sulemana, who came off the bench during the recent match, might also get starting spots as Queiroz attempts to strengthen his defense. Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi is expected to retain his position in goal for Ghana.

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Malcik Yalcouye and Frank Kessie were both on target as Les Elephants breezed past a toothless Ghana last time out, leaving Queiroz with some tricky questions to answer. asserted

Elephants → breeze → questions

One positive from the match, though, is that they came through the match without suffering any new injuries, though the absences of Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew are, of course, unhelpful. asserted

absences → come → course

As such, plenty of changes have been mooted as the Black Stars prepare to return to action, hosting Gambia in Accra. asserted

Stars → moot → Accra

Abdul Fatawu is thought to be on the chopping block after he conceded a penalty against Ivory Coast, while Christopher Bonsu Baah was hooked early and may struggle to keep his place in the XI. uncertain

Baah → think → XI

Read More Benjamin Tetteh and Augustine Boakye were their respective replacements, and both can expect to start here. asserted

both → read → More

Jonas Adjetey and Ibrahim Sulemana both came off the bench, too, and perhaps were in with a shout to start against Ivory Coast. asserted

Adjetey → come → Coast

They will expect promotions as Queiroz looks to shore up his defence. asserted

Queiroz → expect → defence

Lawrence Ati-Zigi is unchallenged as the Black Stars’ No1 ‘keeper and will keep his place. asserted

Zigi → keep → place

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