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U20 AFCON FINAL: Coach Zito maintains line up to face Uganda in U20 final

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Abdul Karim Zito has named an unaltered starting lineup to face Uganda in the final of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania.

Following a hard won victory over Gambia in the semi-final courtesy a free kick from Percious Boah, Ghana coach Karim Zito has kept faith with his boys to face Uganda.

The Black Satellites take on the Hippos at the Stade Olympique de Nouakchott on Saturday evening.

Skipper Daniel Afriyie is once again leading the team as he starts on he right side of attack for the Black Satellites with Mohammed Sulemana on the left.

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Percious Boah who is gunning for the top scorer of the competition, will start upfront for Ghana against the Hippos.

Boah has scored three goals in the tournament so far and two goals behind leading top scorer Derrick Kakooza who has five goals.

The quartet in defense, following the injury of Nathaniel Adjei, has also been retained with Ibrahim Danlad in post. Baffour and Ashie-Quaye will play on the right and left side of defence while Uzair and Asinki play at the heart of defence.

Fatawu Issahaku and Emmanuel Essiam will form the central defensive pair for this evening’s game.

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The game will kickoff at 20:00 GMT

Source: footballmadeinghana.com

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