The stage is set for a monumental West African showdown as Ghana’s Black Stars take on Côte d’Ivoire’s Les Éléphants. With kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT at Stade de La Paix, both managers have named starting lineups packed with attacking flair, defensive strength, and tactical depth.
Ghana Black Stars: Djiku Captains a Dynamic Starting XI
Ghana line up with Lawrence Ati-Zigi between the posts, anchored by a backline led by captain Alexander Djiku alongside Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah, and Caleb Yirenkyi.
In midfield, the Black Stars deploy Kwasi Sibo and Kojo Oppong Peprah to control the tempo, while an explosive front section features Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Ernest Nuamah, Christopher Bonsu Baah, and central striker Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Benjamin Asare (GK), Joseph Tetteh Anang (GK), Rockson Yeboah, Jonas Adjetey, Ronald Donkor, Ibrahim Rash Rahim, Felix Afena Gyan, Benjamin Tetteh, Ibrahim Sulemana, Ebenezer Annan, Augustine Boakye, Mohamed Fuseini Gadafi.
Côte d’Ivoire: Kessie Commands a Powerhouse Lineup
Côte d’Ivoire enter the contest boasting a formidable squad led by captain Franck Yannick Kessie. Yahia Fofana starts in goal, protected by a defensive line featuring Obite Evan Ndicka, Ousmane Diomande, Toulpaley Luck Evrad Zogbe, and Nclomande Ghislain Konan.
In the engine room, Kessie partners with Ibrahim Sangare and Malick Junior Yalcouye. Up front, the Ivorians field an attacking trio of Nicolas Pepe, Yan Diomande, and Ange-Yoan Laurent Bonny targeting Ghana’s defense.
Alban Marc Lafont (GK), Mohamed Kone (GK), Badobre Emmanuel Elysee Djedje Agbadou, Bazoumana Toure, Christ Ravynel Inao Oulai, Christ Tape, Gnanin Yann-Alexandre Cboho, Guelanda Eddy Doue, Kassoum Ouattara, Michel Junior Diaz, Rayan Fofana, Sepe Elye Delmas Wahi, Zabi Patrick Eloge Gueu, Amadou Kone.
With both squads showcasing explosive bench options and strong starting cores, fans at Stade de La Paix can expect a fierce fight for regional dominance.
