Andre Dede Ayew is the Black Stars Captain
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Black Stars captain Andre Dede Ayew will start from the bench as he was not named in the starting line-up of the team to face Namibia tonight.

The two Ivory Coast 2023-bound sides clash in a friendly at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tonight as part of preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Chris Hughton has named a strong line-up for the game.

Leading the attack is Athletic Bilbao striker Iñaki Williams.

Goalkeeper Richard Ofori will be in post for the Black Stars.

Daniel Amartey and Alexander Djiku will come together again after a long time as they man the central defence of the side.

Gideon Mensah and Denis Odoi will be at lateral defensive positions.

Almeria’s Baba Iddrisu and Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer will help in midfield. They will be joined by Elisha Owusu.

Jordan Ayew and Joseph Paintsil will help Iñaki Williams in attack.

Namibia coach Collin Benjamin has also named a strong XI for the game.