Laryea Kingston
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston believes that the Black Stars showed too much respect to Mali in the first half of their matchday three game of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Kingston made this comment after Otto Addo's team ended the first half trailing 1-0, with Komary Doumbia scoring in the 45th minute for Mali.
However, Ghana turned the game around in the second half, scoring twice through Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew to secure a crucial three points.
"We respected Mali in the first half, and that was a problem, but things changed in the second half," Kingston said on GTV Sports Plus.
"Partey and other players were making runs into the Malian box. I've always said that Ghana has the players to challenge any team.
"Credit to Jordan Ayew for his goal and Ernest Nuamah's strike, which were both vital for us. It was a good game, and Otto Addo has done a great job," he added.
This victory has moved the Black Stars to the 2nd spot in Group I with six points, tied with Comoros, who remain at the top due to goal difference. This win marks Ghana's first away victory since 2022.
The Black Stars will now prepare for their matchday four game against the Central African Republic on June 10 at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The four-time African champions are aiming to secure qualification for the World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
