Coach Otto Addo Names Black Stars Starting XI for Crucial Mali Clash
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has officially released his starting lineup for Ghana’s much-anticipated World Cup qualifying encounter against Mali. The game, which is expected to be a fiercely contested battle, will see Ghana aiming to secure maximum points as they continue their push for qualification.
Starting XI
16 Benjamin Asare (GK)
2 Caleb Yirenkyi
4 Jonas Adjetey
5 Thomas Partey
6 Mohammed Salisu
8 Kwasi Sibo
9 Jordan Ayew (Captain)
11 Antoine Semenyo
14 Gideon Mensah
20 Mohammed Kudus
23 Alexander Djiku
Substitutes
- 1 Lawrence Ati-Zigi (GK)
- 3 Tariq Lamptey
- 7 Christopher Bonsu Baah
- 12 Joseph Anang (GK)
- 13 Joseph Paintsil
- 15 Jerry Afriyie
- 17 Ibrahim Osman
- 18 Jerome Opoku
- 19 Inaki Williams
- 21 Abdul Salis Samed
- 22 Kamaldeen Sulemana
With Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus providing creativity and control in midfield, and Jordan Ayew leading the attack as captain, the Black Stars will be relying on both experience and youthful energy to overcome Mali. Defensively, Mohammed Salisu and Alexander Djiku anchor the backline, while Benjamin Asare gets the nod in goal.
Mali, on the other hand, come into this fixture with their own ambitions and are expected to test Ghana’s resilience both in defense and attack.
The game promises to be a defining moment in Ghana’s qualification campaign, as a win could significantly strengthen their chances of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Source: NewsAfricaGhana.com
