Juventus” data-scaytid=”1″>Juventus left-back Kwadwo Asamoah starts for Ghana against Portugal, while Milan’s Michael Essien is on the bench.
Juventus left-back Kwadwo Asamoah starts for Ghana against Portugal, while Milan’s Michael Essien is on the bench.
Ex-Udinese striker Asamoah Gyan again leads the way with support from Napoli transfer target Andre Ayew.
The African are of course having to do without either Kevin-Prince Boateng or the Rossoneri’s Sulley Muntari, who have both been sent home following a reported altercation with Coach Kwesi Appiah.
Portugal meanwhile start with Inter target Nani, who takes his place alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Eder up front.
Both teams must win the World Cup Group G encounter to have any hope of progression to the Last 16.
Official Line-ups
Portugal: Beto; Amorim, Bruno Alves, Pepe, Pereira; Veloso, Carvalho, Moutinho; Eder, Nani, Ronaldo
Ghana: Dauda, Gyan (c), Atsu, Agyemang Badu, A. Ayew, Rabiu, Waris, Mensah, Asamoah, Boye, Afful.
Referee: Nawaf Shukralla (Bahrain)