Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has suggested Ghanaâ??s decisive goal in Mondayâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier may have been preceded by a foul.Ghana claimed a 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium courtesy of Alexander Djikuâ??s 49th-minute strike after Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra failed to deal with Jordan Ayewâ??s corner.The result keeps the Black Stars top of Group I on 19 points, three clear of second-placed Comoros, with two rounds of qualifiers left.Speaking

Nigerâ??s World Cup qualification hopes received a major lift on Tuesday as Ghana-born forward Daniel Sosah scored the decisive goal in their first-ever victory over Tanzania.The 1-0 triumph at the Amani Stadium in Zanzibar City pushed Niger to nine points in Group E, just three behind Tanzania, who remain in contention for a playoff berth.The high-stakes clash began with both teams trading chances, but neither could find the net before halftime. Niger gradually gained composure

Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has revealed that Ghanaian communities in the United States are eagerly awaiting the Black Starsâ?? qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The next edition of the tournament will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with Africa allocated nine qualification slots in the expanded format.Ghana remain on course for a place at the global showpiece, sitting top of Group I with 19 points from eight matches.Speaking

The Mali Football Federation is reportedly preparing to lodge a complaint with FIFA over the performance of match officials during their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ghana in Accra.Ghana claimed a 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium thanks to Alexander Djikuâ??s 49th-minute strike.But the Malian camp was left angered, arguing that referee Badi Luxolo overlooked several fouls in the lead-up to the goal, including a challenge on goalkeeper Djigui Diarra.The officiating team

Ghana international Kwasi Sibo has turned his attention to Real Oviedo following an impressive debut for the Black Stars in the 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Mali.The 27-year-old bulky midfielder earned a late call up to join the Black Stars and walked straight into the starting line up as Ghana narrowly triumphed over Mali to secure maximum points at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Spartak Moscow new recruit, Alexander Djiku emerged as the hero for the Black Stars

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the unwavering support following an impressive debut appearances for the Black Stars.The 27-year-old bulky midfielder earned a late call up to join the Black Stars and walked straight into the starting line up as Ghana narrowly triumphed over Mali to secure maximum points at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Spartak Moscow new recruit, Alexander Djiku emerged as the hero for the Black Stars after netting

Ghana international Alexander Djiku has shared his excitement after completing a move to Russian giants, Spartak Moscow.The rock-solid Ghanaian defender joins Spartak Moscow from Fenerbahce, penning a two-year deal with the club. Having sealed the move, the 31-year-old centre-back is expected to play a huge role in the current campaign, considering his wealth of experience in the game.Djiku joined Fenerbahce two seasons ago as a free agent after ending his spell with Strasbourg

Russian giants Spartak Moscow have completed the signing of Ghana international Alexander Djiku, bringing an end to his spell at Fenerbahce.The rock-solid Ghanaian defender joins Spartak Moscow from Fenerbahce, penning a two-year deal with the club. Having sealed the move, the 31-year-old centre-back is expected to play a huge role in the current campaign, considering his wealth of experience in the game.Djiku joined Fenerbahce two seasons ago as a free agent after ending his spell

Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their unflinching support for the Black Stars in the 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Mali.Painstil, who plies his trade for LA Galaxy made substitute appearance as the Black Stars cruised to a narrow win over the Eagles at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night to revive their World Cup qualification hopes.The pacey winger replaced Tottenham Hotspur star Mohammed Kudus in the last ten minutes of the thrilling

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has officially completed a transfer to Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow from Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe.The move comes after a successful spell in Turkey where Djiku established himself as a reliable and physical presence in central defence.Fenerbahçe confirmed the transfer in a brief statement, expressing gratitude for the playerâ??s contributions: â??Our club has reached an agreement with Spartak Moscow, a team from

Ghana coach Otto Addo has defended his tactical approach in the Black Starsâ?? 1-0 victory over Mali, after Eagles coach Tom Saintfiet questioned why Ghana opted for a more defensive game despite the quality in their squad.Saintfiet admitted he expected Ghana, four-time African champions, to attack from the start but was surprised by their cautious setup in Mondayâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.Addo, however, insisted his game plan was deliberate

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has defended his decision to delay making substitutions in Ghanaâ??s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.Mali made three substitutions before Ghana turned to their bench, giving the visitors fresh energy and control in midfield. Addo responded after the 70th minute, replacing Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, and Mohammed Kudus with Kamaldeen Sulemana, Joseph Paintsil, and Inaki Williams.The

Ghana coach Otto Addo has called for greater sharpness in the final third after the Black Stars missed several chances in their 1-0 victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Black Stars created opportunities to put the contest beyond doubt, but were guilty of wastefulness in attack. Antoine Semenyo squandered a late first-half chance to give Ghana the lead before Alexander Djiku finally broke the deadlock with a scrappy 49th-minute strike.After

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed deep appreciation to Ghanaians for the massive support shown to the Black Stars during their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium.In a statement, the GFA described the fans as the â??12th manâ? whose energy and passion inspired the team to secure all three points in the crucial Group I encounter.â??It was a hard-fought contest on the pitch, and the

Ghana coach Otto Addo has candidly spoken to defender Gideon Mensah over concerns about his defending after the World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali. The Auxerre left-back has been heavily criticised in the September window after struggles in both games, despite Ghana picking four points out of the maximum six.After the game against Mali, Addo disclosed at the post-match conference he has had talks with the player, telling him to simplify his play."I think sometimes

Ghana coach Otto Addo has cautioned against complacency despite their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars, after a disappointing draw against Chad last week, returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Mali in the Matchday 8 games in the qualifiers on Monday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Alexander Djiku scoring the only goal of the game in the second half.The senior national team now sit at the top of Group I with 19 points

President of Ghana's football federation, Kurt Okraku has penned a heartfelt message to the supporters of the Black Stars following the victory over Mali. The Black Stars edged their West African rivals 1-0, courtesy an Alexander Djiku strike, to inch close to another World Cup under the FA boss' administration.Fans of the senior national team came out in numbers to rally behind the team despite the disappointing draw in Chad four days earlier.In a heartfelt message

Scottish championship side Dunfermline Athletic have unveiled Ghanaian defender Nurudeen Abdulai. The 21-year-old joined Dunfermline Athletic on a three-year deal from former Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC last week.However, he had to wait to travel to Scotland after the approval of his visa and international clearance.The versatile guardsman will wear the number 18 jersey at Dunfermline."Our latest signing, Nurudeen Abdulai, has arrived at KDM Group East End

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has charged the Black Stars to aim at playing in the final of the 2026 World Cup should they qualify. Ghana strengthened their chances of qualifying for the Mundial next year following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali on Monday night at the Accra Sports Stadium after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Chad last week.The win mean the four-time African champions now extend their lead in Group I to 19 points with Otto Addo and his charges

Ghana coach Otto Addo insists he is satisfied with the performance of forward Antoine Semenyo despite failing to score in the games against Chad and Mali. Semenyo, who has been all guns-blazing in the Premier League for AFC Bournemouth, was presented with two glorious opportunities during the two matches in the September window.However, the 25-year-old missed both as Ghana collected four points to push their wait for qualification to October.Despite being profligate in the qualifiers,