2023 AFCON Qualifiers: RC Lens midfielder Salis Abdul Samed to start against Angola in Luanda

Published on: 26 March 2023

RC Lens midfielder Salis Abdul Samed is expected to start for the Black Stars in their game against Angola in Luanda on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Footballghana.com has gathered Ghana coach Chris Hughton will ring changes to squad that played against the Palancas Negras in Kumasi, with Salis Samed expected to return to the starting line-up.

The 22-year-old made substitute appearance when Ghana inflicted a 1-0 win over Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium last Thursday.

Salis' introduction added some spark to the Black Stars as the team earned a vital win in Kumasi.

The Palancas Negras of Angola will play host to the Black Stars in matchday four of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.

Ghana left it late as they opened it 2023 account with a narrow win over Angola on Thursday. It was the first win for the Black Stars since the 2022 World Cup defeat to Uruguay in December 2022.

Antoine Semenyo's last-gasp winner ensured the Black Stars returned to winning ways under new coach Chris Hughton.

The Black Stars will secure qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations if they beat Angola in Luanda.

Ghana sit top of Group E with seven points after three games, three points clear off second-place Angola while Central African Republic sit third with four points.

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