Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been named in the Black Stars team \u00a0for today’s [Friday] must-win\u00a0game against Algeria in the 2015 African Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n
The forward missed Ghana’s loss to Senegal in last Monday’s group opener, but returns to lead the team after recovering from a ‘mild case of malaria.’<\/p>\n
He will now partner Jordan Ayew up front as the Black Stars go in search of the win that will keep them in the tournament.<\/p>\n
Gyan is one of only two changes made by Head Coach Avram Grant, following the loss to the Teranga Lions, with Afriyie-Acquah replacing Rabiu Mohammed in midfield.<\/p>\n
Udinese’s Agyeman Badu keeps his place in the team despite calls from fans and sports analysts for him to be dropped after what they describe as a below-par performance from him on Monday.<\/p>\n
Grant also retains his backline with goalkeeper Razak Braimah, keeping his place in goal after a good performance during the loss.<\/p>\n
The game kicks off at 16:00 GMT in\u00a0Mongomo<\/p>\n
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\nRazak Brimah, Harrison Afful, Baba Rahman, Jonathan Mensah, Daniel Amartey, Afriyie Acquah, Agyemang Badu, Christian Atsu, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Asamoah Gyan<\/p>\n