Otto Addo praises Semenyo's grit in gritty Mali victory

Otto Addo has measured Antoine Semenyo's contribution not in goals or assists, but in pure effort in the aftermath of a hard-fought win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers aginst Mali.

Defending his striker from critics, Addo focused on Semenyo's relentless work ethic as the key to unlocking a stubborn Malian defence.

"He put them under pressure. He made a lot of runs... I'm very satisfied with his performance," Addo said, acknowledging that the Bournemouth man's role was one of attrition rather than glamour.

This narrative frames Semenyo as a crucial tactical pawn whose exhausting, selfless running helped secure the three points, even if his name didn't appear on the scoresheet. For Addo, the striker's value lay in his sacrifice for the team's overall success.

Ghana will however shift focus to their last two games against Central African Republic and Comoros as they aim for four points to seal a place for the next World Cup.

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