Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah has been named in the Black Stars’ starting line up for today’s vital group game against Zimbabwe.

Appiah picked up a foot injury from last Friday’s 1-0 victory over Senegal and has been battling to be fit for this crunch Group D game in Ismailia.

However, the Ghana captain has been included in Ratomir Dujkovic’s team seeking qualification to the quarter-final stage of the African Cup of Nations.

Defender Samuel Osei Kuffour who missed out of the Senegal game because of a sprained muscle returns to the squad.

But Ghana’s lone goal scorer, Matthew Amoah would not be in the starting line up.

Young striker, Prince Tagoe takes over Amoah’s role and would be playing alongside, Joe Tex Frimpong.

Another player who has won a starting place in the team is Dan Edusei.

Ghana’s line up: Sammy Adjei, Emmanuel Pappoe, John Paintsil, Issa Ahmed, John Mensah, Yakubu Abubakari, Dan Edusei, Stephen Appiah, Joe Tex Frimpong, Prince Tagoe, Haminu Dramani.