Ghana Soccer
Asare Benched, Ati-Zigi Starts: Likely Black Stars XI against Côte d’Ivoire
Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to field his strongest starting XI against Côte d’Ivoire in Ghana’s first game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on September 24, 2026.
With several key players withdrawing from the squad, the lineup is not expected to cause too many selection headaches, except in goal, where it remains highly unpredictable who will start.
However, based on his choice at the Mundial, Ati-Zigi is expected to keep his place in goal, as the coach appears to favour him over the Hearts of Oak goalkeeper when both are fit.
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