John Mensah returns from suspension to lead Ghana for the African Cup of Nations third-place playoff against Ivory Coast at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

The Black Stars captain missed the semi-final game on Thursday against Cameroon.

There is a starting role for striker Baffour Gyan as Claude Le Roy pairs him upfront with Junior Agogo.

Haminu Draman gets a place in the starting line up as Michael Essien stays in midfield together with Anthony Annan.

Saturday's game kick off at 17:00GMT.

Starting team:

Richard Kingson, John Paintsil, Hans Adu-Sarpei, Eric Addo, John Mensah, Anthony Annan, Haminu Draman, Michael Essien, Baffour Gyan, Junior Agogo and Sulley Muntari.

Subs: Sammy Adjei, Asamoah Gyan, Nana Kwasi Asare, Harrison Afful, Alhassan Illiasu, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie, Bernard Kumordzi, Laryea Kingston, Andre Ayew, Laryea Kingston, Ahmed Barusso, Kwadwo Asamoah and Fatau Duada.