It sounds like an exciting match is in store as Chris Hughton makes his debut as head coach of Ghana in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Angola.
Ghana will be looking to bounce back from their disappointment at the 2022 Africa Nations Championship and continue their streak of qualifying for the AFCON since 2004.
Meanwhile, Angola will be hoping to build on their promising form in the qualifiers, having won all four matches leading up to the tournament.
The match is poised to be a potential decider in their race for a spot in Ivory Coast, as Ghana and Angola currently sit at the top of Group E, separated only by goal difference.
With a star-studded 25-man list, including captain Andre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey, Ghana will be looking to secure a victory in their first home match under Hughton's leadership.
Ghana Form
Angola Form
Head to Head
These sides have met on just two previous occasions. They drew 0-0 in the friendly in 2009.
Their most recent meeting saw Ghana win 1-0 in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.
Chris Hughton has selected an impressive 25-man squad for his debut as head coach of Ghana, with captain Andre Ayew and Thomas Partey among the star players called up.
Angola, on the other hand, has an experienced squad led by 37-year-old goalkeeper Hugo Marques, with striker Gelson Dala tasked with delivering goals alongside Helder Costa.
Ghana probable starting lineup:
Ati; Denis Odoi, Amartey, Salisu, Mensah; Partey, Samed; Sulemana, Kudus, J Ayew; Williams
Angola probable starting lineup:
Marques; Buatu, Gaspar, Ndefe, Afonso; Fredy, Show, Luz; Dala, Costa, Papel
Prediction
We say: Ghana 2-0 Angola
Ghana head into the midweek clash with a star-studded squad capable of comfortably getting the job done. While Angola are no pushover, the Black Stars should be too difficult to handle and so we see Hughton kicking off his reign at the helm of affairs on a high.
