This is going to be a tough match- Coach Otto Addo on Mali clash

Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo has said that Ghana’s clash with Mali on Thursday is going to be a very tough encounter. 

Speaking ahead of the game that will be played in Bamako, Ghana coach Otto Addo revealed that the game will be difficult but the Black Stars have quality to compete with Mali and come out victorious. 

“Surely I think we are ready for the game. I was very satisfied with how the players understood with how the players want to play. This is going to be a tough match away in Mali but we also have the quality to compete against them although we didn't have a good AFCON. We have the players to get three points from Mali,” Black Stars coach Otto Addo said. 

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Mali and Ghana will kick off at 7pm on Thursday night in Bamako, Mali.