Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu has made two changes to his starting line-up for Ghana’s crucial Group B match against Burkina Faso at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship on Thursday evening.
Goalkeeper Richard Serebuor Otuo comes in for Shaibu Rafique Issah, while Joseph Badu replaces Fatawu Ganiwu as Ghana seeks a positive response in a must-win fixture.
Konadu has retained the core of the side that impressed in spells during the opening match against defending champions Nigeria. Barhama Issah, Kofi Junior Kumah and Humaid Fuseini continue in defence, with Benjamin Tsivanyo, Osafo Antwi, captain Kelvin Nkrumah, David Keke Anane, Mohammed Zaidan and Daniel Alabi all keeping their places.
The Black Satellites head into the contest determined to revive their campaign after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Nigeria in their tournament opener. Victory over the Young Stallions would put Ghana firmly back in contention for a place in the knockout stage ahead of the final group match against Togo.
The decisive Group B fixture will be played at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 GMT (6pm local time).
Ghana starting XI
Richard Serebuor Otuo (GK); Barhama Issah, Kofi Junior Kumah, Humaid Fuseini; Benjamin Tsivanyo, Osafo Antwi, Kelvin Nkrumah (Captain), David Keke Anane, Mohammed Zaidan, Joseph Badu, Daniel Alabi.
Substitutes
Shaibu Rafique Issah (GK), Emmanuel Konadu Agyemang, Boniface Blay, Solomon Osei Tutu, Edmond Amakye, Samuel Ashawa, Elisha Asante (GK), Wunzalgu Abdul Latif, Fatawu Ganiwu.
