Ibrahim Tanko is not leaving any stone unturned after naming a strong starting lineup to face Gabon this afternoon in the U23 AFCON Qualifier.

Genk star Joseph Paintsil has been handed a start alongside Sparts Prague striker Benjamin Tetteh with Yaw Yeboah leading the Black Meteors.

Former Inter Allies shot stopper Kwame Baah has been named to man the posts with Kingsley Fobi and Gideon Mensah playing on the left and right flanks respectively.

Former WAFA defender, now with St. Gallen, Musah Nuhu will be partnered by Berekum Chelsea’s Zakaria Fuseini.

In midfield, Liberty Professionals midfielder Somin Zibo will sit in front of the back four with Joseph Paintsil, Yaw Yeboah and Osman Bukari in an offensive midfield role while hat trick hero Kwabena Owusu leads the attack with Benjamin Tetteh.

Below is Ghana’s starting lineup against Gabon:

Kwame Baah (GK)

Kingsley Fobi

Gideon Mensah

Musah Nuhu

Zakaria Fuseini

Simon Zibo

Joseph Paintsil

Yaw Yeboah

Osman Bukari

Kwabena Owusu

Benjamin Tetteh