{"id":417277,"date":"2025-10-12T20:01:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T20:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/10\/12\/black-stars-line-up-for-decisive-clash-with-comoros\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T20:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T20:01:35","slug":"black-stars-line-up-for-decisive-clash-with-comoros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/10\/12\/black-stars-line-up-for-decisive-clash-with-comoros\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Stars line up for decisive clash with Comoros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Tonight, under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium, the Black Stars are set to bring the nation to its feet as they face Comoros in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With only one point needed to secure their ticket to North America, coach Otto Addo is balancing the weight of expectation with the chance to reward players who have carried Ghana this far.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how Ghana set up for this evening\u2019s showdown:<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper: Benjamin Asare keeps his place between the sticks after a string of confident displays that have steadied Ghana\u2019s defensive ship.<\/p>\n<p>Defenders: The full-back positions will likely be filled by Alidu Seidu and Jonas Adjetey, whose energy and discipline on the flanks allow Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu, to anchor the center of defense.<\/p>\n<p>Midfield: With Thomas Partey possibly being rested, Real Oviedo\u2019s robust Kwasi Sibo and Ebenezer Annan step into central roles, tasked with recovering possession and launching attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Attack: Mohammed Kudus, creative as ever, is set to orchestrate from the number 10 spot, flanked by the lively and persistent Antoine Semenyo. 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