Ghana must defeat surprise leaders Burkina Faso in their final group game – any other result spells their exit from the ongoing Wafu B Women’s Cup of Nations.
The Black Queens, sitting third in Group A, face the Burkinabes at Parc des Sport de Treichville at 4:30pm on Sunday.
Ghana’s opening day defeat to hosts Côte d’Ivoire is back haunting despite a convincing 9-0 victory over Niger.
Burkina Faso only need to avoid defeat to the Black Queens to qualify for the semifinals as they are well-cushioned by their 5-1 win over Niger and the 1-1 draw against the Ivorians in their second game. They tie on same points, 4, with Côte d’Ivoire.
In bid to ensure victory this afternoon, Ghana coach Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo has named her team with just a change from the starting lineup which steamrolled Niger 9-0 on Friday.
After coming off the bench to score two goals against the Nigeriens, Jane Ayieyam has been rewarded with a starting berth while Ruth Appiah drops to the bench.
Black Queens’ starting Line-up vs Burkina Faso (+ Jersey Numbers)
21 Patricia Mantey
6 Ellen Coleman
2 Gladys Amfobea
9 Philicity Asuako
15 Faustina Ampah
4 Janet Egyir
5 Grace Asantewaa
14 Priscilla Okyere
3 Jane Ayieyam
17 Portia Boakye (Captain)
11 Alice Kusi
Substitutes
16 Nana Ama Asantewaa
8 Juliet Acheampong
10 Ernestina Tetteh
18 Rita Okyere
19 Ruth Appiah
20 Priscilla Saahene
12. Mavis Owusu
