Medeama coach Prince Owusu has named a defensive-minded starting X1 ahead of their decisive CAF Confederation Cup tie against MO Bejaia today with no places for goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe and towering centre-back Daniel Amoah.
The former Tema Youth coach has opted for defensive pair of Victor Ayirey and Paul Aidoo.
Samuel Adade maintains his place at the right-back with Moses Sarpong expected to operate from the left.
Goalkeeper Daniel Agyei returns to the post after he was rested for the side's Premier League defeat at Bechem United.
Captain Muntari Tagoe was left out of the traveling squad as well as powerful centre-back Daniel Amoah.
Malik Akowuah sits in front of the back four with Kwesi Donsu and Eric Kwakwa expected to operate from the heart of the park.
Bernard Ofori and Abass Mohammed are expected to be source of goals with youngster Enoch Attah Agyei expected to be influential from the left side of attack.
Our starting X1 against MO Bejaia: Agyei, Adade, Sarpong, Ayirey, Aidoo, Akowuah, Donsu, Kwakwa, Attah Agyei, Ofori and Abass! Never give up
— MedeamaSC (@MedeamaSC) August 23, 2016
Our subs against MO Bejaia : Ansah, Bature, Addo, Oppong, Agyemang and Moro — MedeamaSC (@MedeamaSC) August 23, 2016
The two-time Ghanaian FA Cup holders need to avoid a defeat to advance to the semi-finals of the competition.
The Yellow and Mauves are second on the table with eight points after their famous 3-2 win over Congolese giants TP Mazembe.