Tottenham star Bissouma excluded from Mali's squad to face Ghana

Tottenham midfielder, Yves Bissouma has been omitted from Mali's squad to face Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Bissouma could not make the squad due to an injury suffered before the final games of the 2023/2024 Premier League season.

Meanwhile, Atalanta striker El Bilal Toure is on the list along with some notable names, including AS Monaco midfielder Mohammed Camara, RB Salzburg duo Sekou Koita, Nene Dorgele and RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara.

Mali will host Ghana on June 6, 2026, before travelling to play Madagacarer on June 11, 2024.

The Eagles are second on the table with 4 points while Ghana sits fourth with 3 points, tied with Madagascar who are third on the same points.

Comoros lead the group with two wins after two games whereas Central African Republic and Chad sit fifth and sixth with one and zero points respectively.

Checkout Mali's full squad below

🚨 Mali squad to face Ghana in 2026 WCQs.

Key players: Haidara, Samassekou, Dorgeles, Koita & Niakite.

🔙 Return of Amadou Dante, Mohamed Camara, Aliou Dieng, Amadou Dante, Boubacar Diarra, Adama Traore & Sekou Koita.

🆕 The new ones are Mamadou Camara and Salim Diakite 🇲🇱 pic.twitter.com/CDDYT5U3cY

— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) May 28, 2024