Ghana’s Black Stars beat the Eagles of Mali in Bamako on Thursday evening in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The Malians started the game on a front foot and dominated the game with great football to wow the fans
Ghana came into the game slightly after Goalkeeper Ati Zigi has performed tremendously well to make two great saves
Ghana came into the picture after 30 minutes but rarely threatened the Malians.
Just before the first half whistle, Ghana found themselves down by a goal after Kamory Doumbia’s effort deflected off Alexander Djiku and back off him into the net
Ghana came back stronger in the second half and Antoine Semenyo should have scored the equalizer seconds into the second 45 minutes of the match
Olympic Lyon youngster Ernest Nuamah after 58 minutes grabbed the equalizer for Ghana
Mali had the best of chances but failed to find the back of the net as Jordan Ayew found the back of the net to make 2-1 to Ghana after 90 minutes
Starting XI for Ghana –
**Goalkeeper:** Lawrence Ati-Zigi–
**Defenders:** Gideon Mensah, Salisu Mohammed, Alexander Djiku, Alidu Seidu– **Midfielders:** Salis Samed, Thomas Partey–
**Attacking Midfielders:** Ernest Nuamah, Kudus Mohammed, Tariq Lamptey– **Forward:** Antoine Semenyo
