TACTICAL BOARD: How Ghana Lines Up Against Austria
🇦🇹 Austria vs Ghana 🇬🇭
By 90 Plus Ghana Tactical Desk | March 25, 2026
The team must deliver a result to silence the recent warnings from Sports Minister Kofi Adams, who has demanded an end to ‘experiments’ in these friendlies.
The Defensive Wall: Pfeiffer’s Debut?
With Mohammed Salisu missing from the squad, the path is clear for Patrick Pfeiffer to make his long-awaited debut. The Darmstadt defender has been training alongside Alexander Djiku in a partnership designed to counter the aerial threat of Austria’s Marko Arnautović.
The Midfield Engine
Deputy captain Thomas Partey is back and is expected to anchor the midfield. Beside him, Elisha Owusu remains the favorite to provide the defensive cover needed to allow Ghana’s wingers to push high against Ralf Rangnick’s pressing machine.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Lawrence Ati-Zigi
RB: Marvin Senaya | CB: Alexander Djiku | CB: Patrick Pfeiffer | LB: Gideon Mensah
CDM: Thomas Partey (C) | CDM: Elisha Owusu
RW: Abdul Fatawu Issahaku | CAM: Jordan Ayew | LW: Kamaldeen Sulemana
ST: Antoine Semenyo
The ‘False 9’ Strategy
Without a traditional target man, Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) is the tactical key. Fresh off his PL Player of the Month honors, Semenyo’s ability to pull defenders out of position will be vital. Expect Jordan Ayew to operate as a “Shadow Striker,” arriving late in the box to capitalize on Semenyo’s hold-up play.
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