He was joined by a back four of Denis Odoi, Gideon Mensah, Alexander Djiku and Daniel Amartey as Mohammed Salisu sat out due to injury.
Partey partnered Edmund Addo in the middle of the park, while Premier League duo Jordan Ayew and Kamaldeen Sulemana provided width on either flank.
In-form Ajax star Mohamed Kudus was used in a playmaking role, with Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams leading the line as lone striker.
A huge crowd turned up at the Baba Yara stadium to cheer the Black Stars but it was the away side that made the first serious attempt on goal when Ati Zigi was tested with a long-range shot.
Ghana’s first opening came in the fifth minute after Odoi went on an excellent run and cut back for Kudus, whose shot rolled just wide.
