The official lineups for the U20 World Cup semi-final between France and Ghana in Bursa, Turkey, have been confirmed:
France:
- Goalkeeper: Areola
- Defenders: Foulquier, Zouma, Umtiti, Digne
- Midfielders: Pogba, Kondogbia
- Wingers: Thauvin, Veretout, Bahebeck
- Striker: Sanogo
Ghana:
- Goalkeeper: Antwi
- Defenders: Salifu, Addico, Baba Mensah, Rahman
- Midfielders: Joseph Duncan, Clifford Aboagye
- Attacking Midfielders: Michael Anaba (capt), Kennedy Ashia, Frank Acheampong
- Striker: Ebenezer Assifuah
Pierre Mankowski, the coach of the French team, has opted for the same starting lineup that secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals. Yaya Sanogo, who has already scored four goals in the tournament, leads the attack, supported by the recovered Paul Pogba, along with wingers Florian Thauvin and Jean-Christophe Bahebeck.
For Ghana, coach Sellas Tetteh has made adjustments due to the absence of key players. Addico replaces Lartey in central defense, Joseph Duncan takes Odjer’s place in midfield, and Ebenezer Assifuah, the hero of the previous match with a goal in the 120th minute, remains at the forefront of the attack.
The stage is now set for an exciting and highly anticipated semi-final clash between two talented teams vying for a spot in the U20 World Cup final.
