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The Black Stars of Ghana will host Mali in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium tonight at 7 pm. Ghana currently tops Group I with 16 points from seven matches, and maintaining this position is crucial for securing a World Cup spot.
A win tonight would put Ghana in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping the nation’s hopes alive as they chase another appearance on football’s biggest stage. Mali, on the other hand, sits in third place with 12 points and needs a win to keep their qualification hopes alive ¹.
The two teams have a closely contested history, with Ghana having the upper hand in their last encounter. In June 2024, Ghana won 2-1 away against Mali, with Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew scoring crucial goals. Ghana remains unbeaten in their previous World Cup Qualifiers games against Mali, with a record of 2 wins and 1 draw.
Ghana has delivered a mixed but mostly positive set of results in the qualifiers, winning five matches, drawing one, and losing only once. Their recent 3-0 win over Madagascar showcased their attacking prowess, with Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus scoring key goals. However, their momentum was stalled by a late equalizer from Chad in their last game, which left the group standings tighter ahead of the crucial Mali encounter.
Mali’s coach, Tom Saintfiet, has expressed admiration for Ghana and is determined to make history by winning the match. Ghana’s coach, Otto Addo, is confident in his team’s abilities but knows that a strong performance is needed to overcome Mali’s disciplined defense and counter-attacking sharpness ³.
Given the high stakes and the teams’ recent performances, the match is expected to be intense and closely contested. A narrow Ghana win, possibly 2-1, is the likeliest outcome, considering their home advantage and attacking prowess.
