The return of Michael Essien to the Black Stars fold is giving coach Goran Stevanovic a selection headache ahead of Friday\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo.<\/p>\n
That is because the Chelsea powerhouse shares the same position with AC Milan enforcer Kevin Prince Boateng.<\/p>\n
The two players have not played together in the same Black Stars team since Boateng switched nationality last June to play for Ghana instead of Germany.<\/p>\n
Now with both players available, who should partner the Agyemany Badu or Anthony Annan in the Black Stars central midfield position?<\/p>\n
Do you think Boateng should be shifted to another position of put on the bench?<\/p>\n
Or should Essien start from the bench?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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