Arsenal star Thomas Partey will lead the Black Stars team in their game against Angola in Luanda following the absence of Andre Ayew.
Ayew pulled of the Ghana squad after suffering an injury in the first leg at the Baba Yara Stadium. The Nottingham Forest man is said to have picked up a knock during warm up.
The former Al Sadd star did not played a part when Ghana inflicted a 1-0 win over Angola last Thursday.
In his absence, Partey, who has been in a rich vein of form is expected to take up leadership role in Luanda on Monday, March 27, 2023.
The former Atletico Madrid star starred for Black Stars in their narrow victory over the Palancas Negras.
Ghana left it late as they opened it 2023 account with a narrow win over Angola on Thursday. It was the first win for the Black Stars since the 2022 World Cup defeat to Uruguay in December 2022.
Antoine Semenyo’s last-gasp winner ensured the Black Stars returned to winning ways under new coach Chris Hughton.
The Black Stars will secure qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations if they beat Angola in Luanda.
Ghana sit top of Group E with seven points after three games, three points clear off second-place Angola while Central African Republic sit third with four points.
Source: Footballghana.com
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