Otto Addo, Ghana’s head coach, revealed that he deployed five defenders against Mali since the game demanded it on Thursday in their third 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Ghana came from behind to win 2-1 in Bamako, moving up to second place in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Mali were the favourites in the contest, but the Black Stars outperformed themselves to win in a hostile and steamy 26th March Stadium.
Otto Addo was questioned after the game why he chose the 3-4-3 shape, and he stated it was necessary due to the Malians’ speed.
“Every game has different demands and for this game I chose this system but in the next game maybe I’ll choose something else, I don’t know, I don’t know yet.
“I can’t say I will play the same. Maybe I will do so if I think this will be the right thing but maybe not, I don’t know.”
