CHAN Qualifiers: Coach Didi Dramani names Black Galaxies starting eleven to face Nigeria

Ghana’s Black Galaxies head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has announced a formidable starting lineup for their clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team in the qualifiers for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).The much-anticipated first-leg encounter is scheduled for this evening at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off set for 4 PM.This marks the beginning of a two-legged tie as both teams vie for a spot in the tournament set to be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.Coach Dramani has opted for a strong lineup featuring Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare between the sticks, supported by a solid defensive unit comprising Razak Simpson, Ebenezer Abban, Kamaridini Mamud, and Isaac Afful.Leading the attack are Stephen Amankona and Albert Amoah, who are expected to spearhead Ghanas quest for goals and an all-important victory in the opening leg.Below is the Black Galaxies starting eleven for the Nigeria game.Benjamin Asare (G), Razak Simpson, Ebenezer Abban, Kamaridini Mamud, Isaac Afful, Manuel Mantey, Yakubu Issah, Hafiz Ibrahim, Mustapha Yakubu, Stephen Amankona, Albert Amoah.

Heres the #BlackGalaxies starting XI for todays CHAN qualifier against Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/ZgXRa3GkVb

Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) December 22, 2024With excitement building among fans, the Black Galaxies will aim to capitalse on home advantage and take a significant step toward qualifying for the 2025 CHAN tournament.