Udinese midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu will lead the Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday afternoon against Mozambique.
The former U-20 world cup winner is stepping in for the leadership role of the team after incumbent captain, Asamoah Gyan was ruled out with a thigh strain.
Deputy captain Andre Ayew absent too, and Agyemang Badu has been tasked with the leadership responsibility.
The game scheduled for 15:30 GMT at the Accra sports stadium is the first of double header for the upcoming Afcon in Gabon.
Ghana sit top of Group H with six points out of six after annihilating Mauritius in the opening qualifying match, and recorded a hard fought victory over Rwanda in Kigali
Agyemang Badu To Captain Black Stars Against Mozambique
