CONFIRMED: Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey captains Ghana against Uganda in World Cup qualifier

Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey has been confirmed as Ghana captain when the Black Stars take on Uganda in their 2018 World Cup qualifier to be played in Kampala on Saturday.

Amartey, who can also play in midfielder, will captain his country for the first time as they play at the Mandela Stadium in Kampala for the crucial qualifier.

He has been named in coach Kwesi Appiah's starting line-up for the match as the captain of the visiting Black Stars side.

This confirms Ghanasoccernet.com's exclusive report two days ago that the Leicester City utility player will named captain of Ghana for their two international matches over the next few days.

BREAKING: Ghana starting line-up v #Uganda: R. Ofori, Opare, Lumor, Amartey (c), Opoku, Duncan, Sarfo, E. Ofori, Yiadom, Partey, Acheampong pic.twitter.com/ERb78FU41T

— Ghana FA 🇬🇭 (@ghanafaofficial) October 7, 2017

Amartey has been rewarded for his discipline, leadership and commitment to national team duties since bursting onto the scene just over two years ago.