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Mali Coach Eyes Historic Win Over Ghana in World Cup Qualifier
Mali’s head coach, Tom Saintfiet, says his team is determined to “write history” by securing their first competitive victory over Ghana in 12 years when the two sides meet in Accra.
The Black Stars will host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, in the 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Ghana claimed a 2-1 away win in Bamako in June 2024, before Saintfiet’s appointment as Mali coach.
“Ghana is a top team in Africa. They are number one in our group, four points ahead of us, so it will be a tough match, but we are here to write history,” Saintfiet stated.
He added: “We want to win here. We are here to try and make miracles come true. We will play with confidence and aim to surprise the 40,000 fans in the stadium.”
The Black Stars currently top Group I with 16 points, while Mali sit fourth with 12.