Shooting Stars head coach Yaw Preko has issued a cautionary note to the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali.

Ghana is set to regroup for Matchday 7 and 8 of the qualifiers, beginning with an away fixture against Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on Thursday, September 4, before returning home to face Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 8.

Speaking to Asempa FM, Preko highlighted the threat posed by Mali, who are under new management with coach Tom Saintfiet. "I think Mali are a dangerous side.

They believe that they can come here and cause an upset, but I believe Ghanaians will support the team.