Sports News of Sunday, 22 November 2015

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Appiah leads Dream Team

Ex Ghana skipper Stephen Appiah Ex Ghana skipper Stephen Appiah

Technical handlers of Ghana's Dream Team C K Akunnor and Augustine Arhinful have named a strong line-up to face African champions TM Mazembe in the Mo Ibrahim Cup on Sunday.

Retired former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah is prominently leading the lines for the home-based stars.

Black Stars custodian Richard Ofori has been handed the nod to man the post while Hearts of Oak captain Robin Gnagne is among the back four.

Exciting Aduana Stars lateral defender Godfred Saka, Ghana Premier League Board Defender of the Year Baba Mensah and Joshua Tijani complete the back four.

AshantiGold midfielder Kadiri Mohammed starts in midfield alongside Medeama's Eric Kwakwa, Zakaria Mumuni - WAFA and former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah.

The former Juventus star is expected to lead the charge in midfield.

Ghana Premier League Golden Shoe Award winner Kofi Owusu leads the attacking line and is supported by sensational starlet Samuel Tetteh who made his Black Stars debut on Tuesday.

Dream Team XI: Richard Ofori - Joshua Tijani, Godfred Saka, Robin Gnagne, Baba Mensah - Kadri Mohammed, Eric Kwakwa, Zakaria Mumuni, Stephen Appiah - Kofi Owusu, Samuel Tetteh.