FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Ghana vs Mali, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
  • 49': Alexander Djiku
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About

Ghana are hosting Mali at Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 26': Jonas Adjetey (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Ghana 0, Mali 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Ghana 0, Mali 0.
  • 49': Goal! Ghana 1, Mali 0. Alexander Djiku (Ghana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
  • 58': Substitution, Mali. Dorgeles Nene replaces Fodé Doucouré.
  • 59': Substitution, Mali. Gaoussou Diarra replaces Lassana Coulibaly.
  • 69': Substitution, Mali. Mustapha Sangaré replaces Lassine Sinayoko.
  • 72': Substitution, Ghana. Kamaldeen Sulemana replaces Antoine Semenyo.
  • 80': Substitution, Ghana. Iñaki Williams replaces Jordan Ayew.
  • 80': Substitution, Ghana. Joseph Paintsil replaces Mohammed Kudus.
  • 81': Substitution, Mali. Moussa Sylla replaces Amadou Dante.
  • 81': Substitution, Mali. Ousmane Camara replaces Salim Diakité.
  • 84': Thomas Partey (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 87': Substitution, Ghana. Jerome Opoku replaces Alexander Djiku.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Ghana 1, Mali 0.
  • 0': Match ends, Ghana 1, Mali 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Accra Sports Stadium
Location: Accra, Ghana

WCQ - CAF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Ghana 10 +17 25
2 Madagascar 10 +5 19
3 Mali 10 +11 18
4 Comoros 10 -1 15
Full Standings

Line-Ups

GHA Ghana (3-4-3)

No. Name
16 Benjamin Asare (GK)
23 Alexander Djiku
6 Mohammed Salisu
4 Jonas Adjei Yellow Card
5 Thomas Partey Yellow Card
8 Kwasi Sibo
14 Gideon Mensah
2 Caleb Yirenkyi
9 Jordan Ayew
11 Antoine Semenyo
20 Mohammed Kudus

MLI Mali (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
16 Djigui Diarra (GK)
6 Sikou Niakate
15 Mamadou Fofana
3 Amadou Dante
21 Salim Diakite
19 Kamory Doumbia
23 Aliou Dieng
12 Mohamed Camara
17 Lassine Sinayoko
11 Lassana Coulibaly
13 Fodé Doucouré

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