Alexander Djiku scores as Ghana take the lead against Mali

Black Stars must be more clinical in attack – Otto Addo laments

Otto Addo has urged his players to be sharper in the final third after the Black Stars laboured to a 1-0 win over Mali in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. Speaking to the media after the match, Addo admitted that his side’s wastefulness in attack nearly cost them. “If you’ve played before, you know that sometimes there’s a little bounce from the ball or the position is tight and you think too much,” he explained. …

Otto Addo hails Semenyo as Ghana edge Mali in crucial win

Ghana tightened their grip on top spot in Group I with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mali in Accra, but it was Otto Addo’s staunch defence of Antoine Semenyo that stole the post-match spotlight. The coach hailed his forward’s tireless effort while warning fans that qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is far from assured. The decisive moment came early in the second half when Alexander Djiku improvised a close-range finish to send the Accra Spor…

2026 WCQ: Ghana Defeats Mali 1–0 to Strengthen Group I Lead

Ghana’s Black Stars secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, tightening their grip at the top of Group I. The decisive moment came in the 49th minute when Alexander Djiku improvised brilliantly to slot home from a Jordan Ayew corner, scoring what proved to be the match-winner. Despite creating counterattacking opportunities late in the game, Ghana failed to extend their advantage, leaving fans on edge until …

2026 WCQ: Otto Addo pleased with Black Stars’ resilience in win over Mali

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has praised his team’s resilience after Ghana edged Mali 1-0 in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier, though he admitted frustration over missed chances to put the result beyond doubt. A scrappy 49th-minute finish from Alexander Djiku proved enough to separate the sides in front of a packed Accra Sports […] The post 2026 WCQ: Otto Addo pleased with Black Stars’ resilience in win over Mali appeared first on FootyGHANA.co…

Ghana Takes Giant Step Toward 2026 World Cup with Narrow Victory Over Mali

Critical Victory Boosts Ghana’s World Cup Dreams Ghana secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Mali on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Alexander Djiku scoring the match’s only goal. Match Significance and Group Standings The victory has significant implications for Group I, where Ghana now leads with 16 points after seven games, followed by Comoros with 15 points, Madagascar with 13 points, and Mali in fourth position …