Ghana's squad consists of four locally-based players and 19 from overseas, including Abdul Aziz Issah and Aaron Essel, who both participated in the recently concluded U20 AFCON.

Sunderland midfielder Abdul Samed Salis, Anderlecht's Majeed Ashimeru, and Juventus Next Gen striker Felix Afena-Gyan have returned, providing a significant boost to the midfield and attack.

However, key players are absent—such as Arsenal's Thomas Partey, West Ham's Mohammed Kudus, and Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo—though Jordan Ayew is ready to lead the front line against Nigeria.

For Nigeria's Super Eagles, both the previous and current CAF Players of the Year, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, are unavailable, along with Fulham's Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi.

Ten domestic players have been selected, with Ahmed Musa leading the group, while the European-based players include Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Frank Onyeka, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, and newcomer Felix Agu, all already in camp.

Ghana possible starting lineup:

Asare; Mensah, Salisu, Simpson, Mamudu; Ashimeru, Samed, Agyekum; Ayew, Asante, Gyan

Nigeria possible starting lineup:

Nwabali; Onyemaechi, Ajayi, Ogbu, Ismaila; Ndidi; Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Simon; Dessers, Arokodare