Good morning and welcome to the live text commentary for the international friendly match between Ghana and Switzerland.
The Black Stars are facing off with their Swiss counterpart this morning in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in what will be the final game before the national team moves to Qatar.
Ahead of kick-off at 10:00 am, Ghana ahead coach Otto Addo has named his starting eleven for the clash.
The team has goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the post and will be protected by a defense that includes Tariq Lamptey, Baba Rahman, Daniel Amartey, and Salisu Mohammed.
RC Lens midfielder Abdul Salis Samed is in the starting eleven alongside Belgium-based Elisha Owusu.
Andre Ayew is also starting with his brother Jordan Ayew while Hearts of Oak star Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has been handed his maiden start for the Black Stars.
Ghana is using this morning’s friendly to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup which starts on Sunday, November 20.
The Black Stars are hoping to put up a good performance to inspire confidence ahead of the start of the mundial.
Checkout the Black Stars’ starting eleven for the Switzerland friendly below:
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦! 🇬🇭
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— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) November 17, 2022
We are just 10 minutes away from kick-off.
1′ We are off at the Zayed Sports City. The teams are on the pitch and the game has kicked off.
3′ Switzerland applies early pressure after a slow start from both countries.
4′ A very open game but players are being cautious.