Sports News of Sunday, 5 August 2018

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Black Princesses Coach Yussif Basigi names starting line-up against France

The Princesses are in Group A together with host France, the Netherlands and New Zealand The Princesses are in Group A together with host France, the Netherlands and New Zealand

Black Princesses head Coach, Yussif Basigi has named his starting eleven for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup opener against France on Sunday.

Martha Annan will be between the sticks with Justice Tweneboah and Linda Amoako playing on the right and left side of denfence respectively.

Meanwhile, the central defence will see a formidable pair of Blessing Agbomadzi and Philicity Asuako. The two paired in the heart of defence two years ago, in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan.

Experienced midfielder, Ernestina Abambila will shield the defence and will be supported by Grace Acheampong.

Captain Rafia Alhassan will be playing from the right flanks with Kate Agyeman on the opposite side.

Sandra Owusu Ansah will lead the attack with Grace Asantewaa playing right behind her.

Below is the starting line up

Goalkeeper: Martha Annan

Defenders: Justice Annan, Philicity Asuako, Blessing Agbomadzi, Linda Amoako

Midfielders: Ernestina Abambila, Rafia Alhassan, Kate Agyeman, Grace Acheampong

Strikers: Sandra Owusu-Ansah, Grace Asantewaa