Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has dedicated the win against Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers to Ghanaians. The centre-back made the Black Stars starting eleven that faced the Eagles on Monday night after missing last Thursdayâ??s draw against Chad.Back in the starting eleven, Djiku helped the Black Stars to secure a crucial 1-0 win, netting the only goal of the game that earned all three points for his side.In a post on social media after the match, the defender expressed

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has commended the Black Stars for fighting to secure a 1-0 victory against the Eagles of Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday night. In a post on X after that game, the Minister expressed appreciation to the team, arguing that the win has renewed the belief of Ghanaians in the possibility of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.â??Thank you, Black Stars. You poured your hearts out on the pitch. With

Ghana striker Inaki Williams is confident that the Black Stars will secure qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Athletic Club forward featured for the Black Stars on Monday night, helping the side to earn an important 1-0 victory against Mali in Round 8 of the qualifiers.In what was a Group I contest, a solitary strike from defender Alexander Djiku in the second half was enough to hand Ghana all three points.Reacting to the victory, which has seen Ghana open a three-point

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet was quick to credit the influence of the passionate Ghanaian supporters following his team's 1â??0 loss to the Black Stars in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday evening.Despite the defeat, the Belgian tactician praised the electric atmosphere created by the home fans at a sold-out Accra Sports Stadium.Although stadium renovations reduced its capacity, a vocal crowd provided relentless support, which Saintfiet acknowledged played a

Plymouth Argyle produced a lively performance to beat Stockport County 4-2 at Home Park on Saturday, with English-Ghanaian midfielder Malachi Boateng playing a full game and registering an assist.The match opened with drama when Stockportâ??s Kyle Wootton turned the ball into his own net on 24 minutes, handing Plymouth the lead. Caleb Watts then doubled the advantage with a brilliant strike before Oliver Norwood pulled one back from the penalty spot just before the break.Early

AD Ceuta FC secured a thrilling 2-1 win over SD Huesca on Sunday, with Ghanaian forward Samuel Obeng stealing the headlines on his debut.The Estadio Municipal Alfonso Murube was buzzing as Ceuta struck early through Kialy Abdoul Kone in the 11th minute. The hosts looked comfortable, especially after Huescaâ??s Sergi Enrich was shown a straight red card early in the second half.Yet football rarely runs smoothly. Against the run of play, Enol Rodríguez leveled for Huesca in

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

Ghana are on the brink of booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their 1-0 victory over Mali, which lifted the Black Stars to 19 points at the top of Group I.A win against the Central African Republic in October would take Ghana to 22 points, a total that would guarantee qualification thanks to their superior head-to-head record over closest challengers, Madagascar.The upcoming international window sees Comoros face Madagascar, while Mali take on Chad, leaving

A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night has placed Ghanaâ??s Black Stars on the brink of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with their destiny now firmly within their control.The crucial win, sealed by a second-half goal from defender Alexander Djiku, propelled Ghana to the summit of Group I with 19 points.More importantly, it means Otto Addoâ??s side requires just four points from their final two matches to secure an automatic

Athletic Club have confirmed that Spanish-Ghanaian winger Nico Williams has picked up a muscle injury that will keep him out of action for the next few weeks.The Spanish-Ghanaian winger pulled up in Spainâ??s clash with Turkey after just 43 minutes and the news from Bilbao has confirmed supportersâ?? worries.Athletic revealed on Monday that Williams is dealing with a moderate muscle injury in his left adductor. The medical team explained his recovery â??is pendingâ?

Tunisia has officially booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic late winner from Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane secured a 1â??0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on Monday evening.The match seemed destined for a draw until deep into stoppage time, when Ben Romdhane calmly slotted home an assist from Firas Chaouat, sparking wild celebrations among the Tunisian squad and fans.With this crucial win, Tunisia becomes the second African teamâ??after Moroccoâ??to qualify

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Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo will make his debut for Ghana after being named in the starting line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Sibo, who earned a late call-up to the Black Stars squad, has walked straight into the XI, taking the place of Abdul Salis Samed, who featured in the 1-1 draw with Chad last Thursday.The 27-year-oldâ??s inclusion is seen as a reward for his impressive consistency at club level,

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has named his starting 11 for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali on Monday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Ghana coach is under pressure to deliver victory after last Thursdayâ??s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad, which left fans demanding a strong response.Determined to secure maximum points, Addo has made key changes to his line-up. Midfield general Thomas Partey, who missed the Chad game due to illness, returns to anchor

Madagascar showed intent to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday evening, coming from behind to beat Chad 3-1 in a crucial encounter. The Barea today hosted the Round 8 opponent in Group I, needing nothing but a win to pile pressure on Ghana at the top of the table.In the game played at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Chad stunned Madagascar in the 25th minute when they scored through Yves Allarabaye after he was set up by Franck Tchaouna.Despite mounting pressure to

Week Two of the 2025/26 Futsal Premier League served up a feast of goals and drama at the Spintex Astro Turf, with three teams continuing their flawless starts to the campaign.Real Hearts FC, AMG FC and Y2K FC all secured back-to-back victories, each moving to six points to share top spot in the early standings.Real Hearts were dominant in a resounding 7â??0 win over Blessed Stars, while AMG FC overwhelmed Adenta Youth in an 8â??1 rout. Y2K FC also showcased their attacking

A contingent comprising of former Black Stars players paid a visit to the senior national team ahead of their cliffhanger World Cup qualifier against Mali on Monday evening in Accra. Following a disappointing 1-1 draw in N'Djamena against Chad, the Black Stars were left crestfallen as their rivals Mali and Comoros close the gap in Group I.However, as part of efforts to lift the morale of the players up, members of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), including

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has made it clear that nothing short of victory will satisfy him when his side faces Ghana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Ghana currently top Group I with 16 points after seven matches, holding a one-point lead over Comoros, three over Madagascar, and four ahead of Mali.With three games left, Mondayâ??s clash could prove pivotal in determining who advances.Speaking at his pre-match press conference,

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has heaped praise on Ghanaâ??s talent pool, insisting that a country with such quality must soon return to the summit of African football.Speaking ahead of Mondayâ??s 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium, Saintfiet said he finds it surprising that Ghana has endured a 43-year wait for another continental title.The Black Stars, who have not lifted the Africa Cup of Nations since 1982, boast attacking options such as Jordan Ayew,

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has sounded caution over Ghanaâ??s firepower as the two sides prepare for a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.The Black Stars boast attacking talents such as Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Inaki Williams, and Ibrahim Osman.While these players have struggled for consistency at international level, Saintfiet insists their quality remains undeniable.â??If you look at the