
Ghana vs Mali, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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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
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 |
Line-Ups
Ghana (3-4-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Benjamin Asare (GK) |
23 | Alexander Djiku |
6 | Mohammed Salisu |
4 | Jonas Adjei ![]() |
5 | Thomas Partey ![]() |
8 | Kwasi Sibo |
14 | Gideon Mensah |
2 | Caleb Yirenkyi |
9 | Jordan Ayew |
11 | Antoine Semenyo |
20 | Mohammed Kudus |
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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