{"id":38813,"date":"2023-09-07T15:39:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/?p=38813"},"modified":"2023-09-07T15:40:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:40:41","slug":"afcon-2023q-jordan-kudus-djiku-start-as-dede-dropped-to-the-bench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/afcon-2023q-jordan-kudus-djiku-start-as-dede-dropped-to-the-bench\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2023Q: Jordan, Kudus, Djiku start as Dede dropped to the bench against C.A.R"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chris Hughton has named his starting eleven that would face off against the Central African Republic in the ultimate round of qualifying games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experienced forward, Jordan Ayew would captain the side in place of his senior brother and captain, Dede Ayew, who has been benched for the game against CAR for this afternoon\u2019s clash in Kumasi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Fatawu Issahaku replaces injured Joseph Paintsil in Black Stars squad for AFCON qualifier\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/fatawu-issahaku-replaces-injured-joseph-paintsil-in-black-stars-squad-for-afcon-qualifier\/\">Fatawu Issahaku replaces injured Joseph Paintsil in the Black Stars squad for the AFCON qualifier<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The starting eleven features, Ati Zigi in the post, Ali Seidu, and Baba Rahman in the full-back positions whiles, while Alexander Djiku will be partnered by Celta Vigo player, Joseph Aidoo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the heart midfield, Salis Samed has made a quick recovery to make the lineup with Elisha Owusu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GhanaBlackstars\/status\/1699800904692887623<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kudus will operate in the hole behind Inaki Williams while Jordan and Osman Bukari will play out wide and look to contribute to the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hughton looks to preserve his unbeaten run since taking over the reins as head coach of the Black Stars, having won one and drawn two in three matches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ghana will be without key men Thomas Partey, Daniel Amartey, and Joseph Paintsil due to injuries, but that will take a little toll on the team as the majority of the stars are available for selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Central African Republic coach issues warning to Ghana ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/central-african-republic-coach-issues-warning-to-ghana-ahead-of-crucial-afcon-qualifier\/\">Central African Republic coach issues warning to Ghana ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Central Africa needs a win at cost to seal their qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The game at the Baba Yara Stadium will kick start at 16:00 GMT at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chris Hughton has named his starting eleven that would face off against the Central African Republic in the ultimate round of qualifying games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. 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