Black Stars seek World Cup redemption against Mali today

Coach Otto Addo and the Black Stars brace themselves for a crucial showdown against Mali at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako today, June 6, in search of victory and redemption.

Presently occupying the fourth spot in Group I with three points, the Black Stars are determined to shake off the sting of a disheartening 0-1 defeat to Comoros in their second qualifier last November, under the helm of Irish coach Chris Hughton.

With only the group winners securing automatic qualification to the Mundial in USA, Canada and Mexico, the Ghanaian squad recognises the pivotal nature of this upcoming clash to steer their campaign back on course.

Otto Addo has made World Cup qualification a top priority, calling up the finest talents available for the upcoming encounters against Mali today and against Central African Republic next Monday, aiming to reignite their qualification pursuit.

Despite Otto Addo’s recent appointment for a second stint, the players remain aware of the high stakes, acutely conscious of the scant margin for error in the World Cup qualification campaign.

Mali will be without Tottenham Hotspurís’ Yves Bissouma, who is sidelined due to injury.

Ghana have talent in abundance and the coach will expect midfielder Thomas Partey’s leadership to provide inspiration for poster boy, Mohammed Kudus, and other talented players like Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Ernest Nuamah and veteran, Jordan Ayew, to secure a vital triumph and rekindle Ghana’s World Cup aspirations.