Black Queens coach Bashir Hayford has named a strong starting line-up for Ghana’s 2018 African Women Cup of Nations opener against the Greens of Algeria.

Goalkeeper Patricia Mantey is starting in goal as usual as the back four of Gladys Amfobea, Linda Eshun, Faustina Ampah and Janet Egyir is maintained by the former Black Starlets manager.

In midfield Juliet Acheampong is joined by star player Priscilla Okyere whilst Samira Suleman and captain Elizabeth Addo are starting up front in a typical 4-4-2 formation.

Black Queens starting line-up against Algeria:

GK Patricia Mantey

Defemce: Gladys Amfobea, Linda Eshun, Faustina Ampah, Janet Egyir

Midfield: Sumaila Sherifatu. Juliet Acheampong. Priscilla Okyere. Portia Boakye

Attack: Elizabeth Addo. Samira Suleman