Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has admitted that the upcoming game against Mali in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be challenging.
This statement came as he announced his 26-man squad for the matches against the West African nation and the Central African Republic.
Ghana began their qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Madagascar in Kumasi, but subsequently lost by the same scoreline to Comoros in their second group game. Currently, Ghana sits fourth in Group I with three points, trailing leaders Comoros by three points.
“The aim is to qualify. It will be difficult, especially the away game with Mali. They have a very good squad,” Addo remarked.
The Black Stars are scheduled to face Mali on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako in the third round of qualifying for the Canada and USA World Cup.
Four days later, they will return to Ghana for the fourth round match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium against the Central African Republic.
