The Black Stars of Ghana have taken a huge step towards qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over group favourites Mali. The victory also ends Mali's dreams of reaching the World Cup for the first time while Madagascar and Comoros mount pressure on the Black Stars ahead of the final two matches in October.
Fenerbahce defender Alexander Djiku netted the winner in the 49th minute after fortuitously meeting a well-taken Jordan Ayew corner kick.
GHANASoccernet.com learnt five things from the game against Mali in Accra.
Caleb Yirenkyi seals spot in Black Stars In his first two competitive games, the 19-year-old proved why Otto Addo kept faith in him a head of the more experienced Tariq Lamptey.
