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

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo expressed satisfaction with his teamâ??s hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Mali in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier but admitted concern over his sideâ??s inability to convert late chances to kill off the game.An improvised 49th-minute finish from defender Alexander Djiku proved the difference in a tense encounter at a packed Accra Sports Stadium.Despite the win, Addo highlighted missed counter-attacking opportunities that could have secured

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

Black Stars coach Otto Addo praised his teamâ??s resilience and defensive discipline following Ghanaâ??s hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Mali in a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier at a charged Accra Sports Stadium on Friday.An improvised finish from Alexander Djiku just after halftime proved decisive in a match where chances were scarce and midfield battles intense.Despite struggling to convert late counter-attacking opportunities to kill off the game, Addo emphasised his

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

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet offered his congratulations to Ghana following his sideâ??s narrow 1â??0 defeat in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Accra on Monday.The match, decided by a second-half goal from Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku, proved crucial in the Group I standings.In a post-match acknowledgement, Saintfiet recognized Ghanaâ??s victory without further elaboration.â??Congratulations to all the people in Ghana with the victory,â? Saintfiet remarked.

Mali's head coach Tom Saintfiet has confidently backed Ghana to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the Black Stars' superior squad depth and quality as decisive factors following his team's 1-0 defeat in Accra.Speaking after the match decided by Alexander Djiku's second-half goal, Saintfiet emphasized that Ghana's abundance of talent makes them clear favorites to top Group I."Ghana has so many quality players," Saintfiet stated.

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

Following Mali's 1-0 defeat to Ghana in World Cup qualifying, Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet emphasised Ghana's superior talent pool as the decisive factor that should secure their World Cup qualification.The Belgian tactician specifically highlighted Ghana's depth of quality players as what separates them from other contenders in Group I."Ghana has so many quality players," Saintfiet stated in his post-match press conference. "Look at where the players

Maliâ??s head coach, Tom Saintfiet, has expressed strong confidence in Ghanaâ??s ability to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars possess more than enough quality to secure the necessary results in their remaining matches.Speaking after his teamâ??s narrow 1â??0 loss to Ghana in a tense qualifier at Accra Sports Stadium, Saintfiet pointed to the depth and experience within the Ghanaian squad as key reasons they should comfortably advance.â??Ghana

Maliâ??s head coach, Tom Saintfiet, openly credited Ghanaâ??s vibrant home support as a decisive factor in his teamâ??s 1â??0 defeat during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Accra.Despite the competitive nature of the match, Saintfiet emphasised the impact of the Black Starsâ?? "12th man" â?? their fans.In a post-match reflection, Saintfiet congratulated Ghana and pointed to the electrifying atmosphere created by a near-capacity crowd at the Accra

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?

The Black Stars of Ghana have finished the September international break with a three-point lead in Group I following a narrow 1-0 win against the Eagles of Mali.Ghana hosted Mali on Monday night in a crucial Round 8 fixture in the African qualifiers for next yearâ??s World Cup.In a game played at Accra Sports Stadium, the Black Stars went into the match under pressure to win, especially after a disappointing draw against Chad last week.With Thomas Partey and Alexander Djiku

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 Djikuâ??s opportunistic strike early in the second half.Under mounting pressure following last weekâ??s frustrating draw against Chad, Otto Addoâ??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

The Black Stars bounced back to winning ways in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as defender Alexander Djikuâ??s scrappy second-half goal sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night.Otto Addoâ??s side went into the clash under intense pressure after last weekâ??s disappointing draw against Chad, and they responded with grit and determination to claim all three points in front of their home fans.The decisive moment came in the