Ghana’s Black Stars defeated Mali 2-1 in Bamako, rekindling their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
They now share second place in their group with Comoros after the victory, despite Comoros having played one fewer game. The Black Stars came back from a halftime deficit, demonstrating incredible tenacity.
Thanks to a brilliant setup by Fatawu Issahaku, substitute Jordan Ayew clinched the victory with a deflected goal after Ernest Nuamah’s header tied the score.
Coach Otto Addo commended his team’s tenacity and the way his replacements changed the course of the match.
“We had trouble in the first twenty minutes, but we improved in the second half. With his pushing late in the game, Fatawu performed admirably. In these conditions, I believe we performed admirably,” Otto Addo said.
“We played with a solid fighting mentality, but the score was tied at half. It was even, and in the end, our substitutes made the difference.”
Ghana will now concentrate on their encounter with the Central African Republic on Monday at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
With a victory, the Black Stars might lead their group at the end of this month’s qualifiers, greatly increasing their prospects of earning a direct ticket to the USA, Canada, and Mexico-hosted 2026 World Cup.
Fans in Kumasi are incredibly excited for this important match, and the excitement is contagious. When the team arrived, fans greeted them with enthusiasm and praised their work in Bamako. Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Baba Yara Stadium as the Black Stars look to claim yet another crucial victory.
While the runner-up will have an opportunity through a round of playoffs, the group winner will get direct qualification to the World Cup.
The Black Stars are keen to build on their momentum and defeat the Central African Republic since there is so much on the line.
