Togo face Libya on Tuesday at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in the second leg of the first round of CAN U23 qualifying, with head coach Kader Cougbadja-Toure making one alteration to his starting line-up.
The match presents a decisive opportunity for both sides after their draw in the first leg. With the tie still open, the Eperviers will be aiming to make an immediate impact and secure progress to the second round.
Cougbadja-Toure has retained the team that started last Wednesday’s match, except for Fousseni Bilal, who is unavailable. Djankpata H has been brought into the starting XI in his place.
Amedivlo Rayan will again start in goal, while captain Monglo Isaac, Djibril Bastou and Kozah Essozimna will lead Togo’s efforts to break through the Libyan defence and put their side on course for the next round.
Togo’s starting line-up against Libya is:
Amedivlo Rayann (goalkeeper), Koumeyi Fadouloudin, Gbande Espoir, Ouro-Bang’na Rayan, Achiangbon Kossi, Monglo Isaac (captain), Djankpata Halid, Djibril Bastou, Wukanya Arsene, Younous Yunus and Kozah Essozimna.