There has been a massive change in the team following the absence of four starters in the 1-1 draw to Angola on Thursday, November 15, 2024.
West Ham United talisman Mohammed Kudus takes over captain from Jordan Ayew, who has been ruled out of the game due to injury.
Penalty-saving hero in Luanda, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen maintains his spot between the sticks, likewise, Nations FC defender Razak Simpson, who had an impressive debut.
The back line is completed by debutants Nathaniel Adjei and Terry Yegbe.
Addo trusts these men to do the job in midfield today: Francis Abu and Ibrahim Sulemana, with Isaac Afful and Kingsley Schindler playing as wingbacks in a 3-4-2-1 system.
Ernest Nuamah and Kudus are just behind Ranford Koningsdorffer to complete the line-up upfront.
Ghana looking for first win
The Black Stars are seeking their first win after failing to do so in five qualifying-round matches.
Thursday’s stalemate against the Palancas Negras meant that Ghana will not be at the extended tournament in Morocco come December 2025.
Niger still have a chance to for the continental tournament but Ghana coach Addo is not handing out any gifts this Christmas.
He said during the pre-match press conference yesterday that his team wants to beat the Menas of Niger to secure third place in Group F.
Addo believes this game should be a great warm-up exercise ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March of next year.
This line-up, he hopes, will be able to get the job done today to keep the nation’s already-tattered honour in check.
See Ghana's full line-up
Abdul Manaf Nurudeen
Razak Simpson
Nathaniel Adjei
Isaac Afful
Terry Yegbe.
Francis Abu
Ibrahim Sulemana
Kingsley Schindler
Mohammed Kudus
Ernest Nuamah
Ranford Koningsdorffer.