Coach Otto Addo names Ghana's Starting XI to face Mali

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named a strong starting lineup to face the Eagles of Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at 19:00 GMT on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

The Black Stars will come up against Mali in an away fixture, and coach Otto Addo has assembled a strong side that boasts players such as Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku, and Antoine Semenyo.

For this game, coach Otto Addo will be employing a 5-back defence, which will alternate with a 3-back system when the team is on the attack.

The two lateral wingers will offer a shield in midfield and also give Ghana more options up front.

Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi has been trusted to be in the goalpost for the Black Stars.

Below is the Black Stars' starting lineup for the game:

GK:

Lawrence Ati Zigi

DF:

Alidu Seidu

Tariq Lamptey

Alexander Djiku

Mohammed Salisu

Gideon Mensah

MD:

Thomas Partey

Abdul Salis Samed

FW:

Mohammed Kudus

Ernest Nuamah

Antoine Semenyo

📝 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Here's our team to face Mali 👊🏾

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— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 6, 2024