Claude Le Roy has handed Harrison Afful a starting place in the Ghana team for this evening’s friendly against Mexico.

Ghana plays Mexico at the Craven Cottage in London, a game which is the first for he Black Stars since winning bronze at the 2008 Africa Nations Cup.

The Asante Kotoko full back, who played a late cameo role during Ghana’s bronze winning game at the Africa Nations Cup starts in defence on his first starting game for the Black Stars.

Laryea Kingston starts in midfield together with Michael Essien, Anthony Annan and Sulley Muntari.

Haminu Draman and Junior Agogo lead the attack for Ghana.

Ghana will use the game as one the preparatory matches toward the 2010 World Cup and African Nations qualifiers which begins later in June.

Line Up: Richard Kingson, John Paintsil, Harrison Afful, Eric Addo, John Mensah, Anthony Annan, Laryea Kingston, Michael Essien, Haminu Draman, Junior Agogo, Sulley Muntari

Subs: Patrick Antwi, Richard Manu, Andre Ayew, Prince Buaben, Eric Bekoe, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie, Sadat Bukari, Ahmed Barruso