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,

Ghana coach Otto Addo was left impressed with the performance of Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo following his debut for the Black Stars.The 27-year-old partnered Thomas Partey in the heart of midfield to inspire the senior national team to an important victory over Mali in the World Cup qualifiers.Sibo received a late invite to the team following the suspension of Elisha Owusu and the injury to Ibrahim Sulemana."First of all, big congrats to him. I think, he really did well,"

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has explained his tactics against Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday evening in Accra. Ghana battled to a 1-0 victory, courtesy a second half strike from defender Alexander Djiku.The Black Stars were far from convincing but made sure they collected all three points to enhance their chances of qualifying for the tournament in North America.After the match, the German-born trainer was quizzed about his approach to the game, which he