Local Black Stars will be without midfielder Mohammed Abdul Basit for their next Group B match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday due to injury.
The Berekum Chelsea captain picked up a hip bone problem during last Saturday’s opener against South Africa at the Stade Wad Madani.
He failed to recover for two training sessions on Sunday ahead of the crucial tie.
Ghana are at the foot of the table after Niger beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in the other Group match.