The Black Stars have advanced to the next stage of the 2017 AFCON after beating Mali in their second group match on Saturday.

It's the last day of the group stage at the World Cup, and Ghana are confident of putting themselves up for one of the last three spots in the Round of 16.

Ghana's Kevin-Prince Boateng has called on the squad to "fight to the death" to get their World Cup campaign back on track.

Sandro Ricci will referee Ghana's second World Cup group match against Germany on Saturday in Fortaleza.

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah received a boost on Thursday when midfielder Michael Essien returned to full training a day after sitting out with an injury.

The next challenge at the World Cup is the most important for Ghana as Kwesi Appiah's side move on from their opening defeat in Group G.