Asamoah Gyan has been handed a starting place in Ghana's final practice game against PSL side, Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.

The striker plays up front as Goran Stevanovic makes just two changes to the team that started the previous game against Bafana Bafana on Sunday.

Gyan, who has recovered from a hamstring injury comes in for Samuel Inkoom while Anthony Annan starts in place of Derek Boateng

Wednesday's game completes preparations for the 2012 African Cup of Nations as the team departs for their base in Franceville, Gabon for the start of the tournament on Friday.

Ghana line up

Adam Kwarasey, John Paintsil, Masahudu Alhassan, John Boye, John Mensah, Anthony Annan, Jordan Ayew, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, Andre Ayew

Subs

Daniel Agyei, Daniel Opare, Lee Addy, Jonathan Mensah, Samuel Inkoom, Isaac Vorsah, Charles Takyi, Derek Boateng, Mohammed Abu, Kwadwo Asamoah, Prince Tagoe, Ernest Sowah