Laryea Kingston: Ex-Ghana winger insists Black Stars misses Asamoah Gyan's 'killer instincts'
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Captain of the Black Stars of Ghana, Andre Ayew is available for the epic group C encounter with Gabon at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Al Sadd attacker missed training on Wednesday after he had stated after the Morocco game, he was unwell for days.
However, coach Milovan Rajevac in the pre-match conference revealed his skipper is fit and he is likely to start the Gabon game.
"He suffered a knock and was hurt and needed stitches and he is feeling okay now. About team selection, I don’t talk about selection before the match so let’s see what happens," said the Serbian trainer.
Laryea Kingston: Ex-Ghana winger insists Black Stars misses Asamoah Gyan's 'killer instincts'
FootballAyew suffered a cut to his eye in the opening game against Morocco, but that wont be a problem for the player on Friday.
Ghana needs to win to get their Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track, before the final group match against debutants Comoros Island.
Meanwhile, the team faces a tough task, especially with Gabon talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng returning to the line up for tonight's game.
Gabon won their first game after beating Comros Island, and sit top of the group, while Ghana is at the foot of the table.
In the group's other game, Morocco will engage Comoros.
Earlier, SportsBrief.com reported that, four times African champions, Ghana look set to get their Cup of Nations campaign back on track when they face the Panthers of Gabon on Friday at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.
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FootballThe Black Stars lost their group C opener last Monday to the Atlas Lions of Morocco, and anything short of victory will mean Ghana's chances of progress becomes slimmer.
Ghana has a good record against the Panthers of Gabon and will be looking at extending their hold on Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng and his teammates.