Ghana reignited their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a gritty 1-0 victory over Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night, thanks to Alexander Djiku's opportunistic strike early in the second half.
Under mounting pressure following last week's frustrating draw against Chad, Otto Addo's Black Stars showed resilience in front of a fervent home crowd, grinding out a result that keeps their qualification campaign firmly on track.
The defining moment came in the 49th minute.
Spartak Moscow defender Djiku pounced inside a crowded box after Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra spilled a corner, stabbing home from close range to send the Accra stadium into wild celebration.
