2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Ayew brothers, Partey named in Ghana’s starting lineup against São Tomé

Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor has named a strong starting line up to face So Tom and Principe in the final group game in Group C of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Black Stars captain Andre Ayew, Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey make a return to the team after missing the South African game due to coronavirus quarantine protocols.Akonnor maintained Razak Abalorah in post and the back-four which played against South Africa on Thursday.Thomas Partey and Osman Bukari replace Afriyie Acquah and Kwame Poku in the midfield in todays starting line up.Ajax star Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew and Andre Ayew will lead the attack in this afternoons game at the Accra Sports Stadium.Spezia star Emmanuel Gyasi who made his debut for the Black Stars against South Africa has been dropped to the bench.Ghana will be hoping to maintain top spot with a win against So Tom and Principe after securing qualification against South Africa on matchday five.Below is the starting line up:Ghana XI vs Sao Tome and Principe16.Razak Abalora2.Benson Anang17.Baba Abdul Rahaman4.Nicholas Opoku27.Ganiyu Ismail11.Mubarak Wakaso5.Thomas Partey7.Osman Bukari9.Jordan Ayew10.Dede Ayew20.Mohammed Kudus