Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has named his starting line-up for the must-win encounter against Mozambique.
The Irishman makes only one change to the side that drew 2-2 with Egypt.
Athletic Bilbao striker Iñaki Williams has been replaced by Genk forward Joseph Paintsil.
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Majeed Ashimeru, who limped off in that fierce stalemate with the Pharaohs, has made a quick recovery to keep his place in the starting XI.
West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus will also be making only his second appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations.
A win for either side will see them go through to the next stage of the competition.
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