Follow the play-by-play in the International friendly between Ghana vs Mali at the Emir Sports Complex, Antalya Turkey.
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has assured Ghanaians they will everything possible to win their upcoming friendlies against Mali and Qatar.
The Swansea star acknowledges Mali and Qatar are good sides and will give the Black Stars a strong test. However, is confident the team will give ‘Ghanaians something to smile about’.
Black Stars will play Mali first on Friday, before taking Qatar three days later in Turkey.
“Two tough games; Qatar are the Asian champions and Mali is a very good team. They [Mali] have built a squad in the past few years which has become one of the top squads in Africa," he told Asempa FM.
"We are going to prepare and be ready for them. They [Mali and Qatar] have a full squad; they are coming with everybody but we have a lot of new players in the squad. We are going into games to give everything and give Ghanaians something to smile about. I’m not going to make predictions but I know that the boys will give everything," he added.
The games form part of preparations for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan.
The two teams are testing their readiness ahead of next month's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Officials for the game
Top Turkish FIFA referee Halil Umut Meler has been appointed to officiate this evening game between the West African sides.
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— Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) October 9, 2020
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— Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) October 9, 2020
Starting line-up: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Gideon Mensah, Tariqe Fosu, Nicholas Opoku, Kasim Nuhu, Alexander Djiku, Bernard Mensah, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Andre Ayew and Eugene Ansah.
Mali
Match amical : les Aigles face aux Black Stars
Les Aigles du Mali affronteront l'équipe nationale du Ghana en match amical cet après midi à Antalya .
Coup d'envoi 17h00.
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— Yiriba (@Yiriba_) October 9, 2020
Mali Starting line-Up: Djigui Diarra (GK), Hamari Traore, Massadio Haidara, Falaye Sacko,Amadou Haidara,Mamadou Fofana,Cheick Doucoure, Kevon Boni, Lassana Coulibaly, El Bilal Toure, Kalifa Coulibaly
Kick off underway
03' Goal oooo
Mali scores with their first attack of the game
It's Ghana 0-1 Mali
05’ The Malians dominating play at the moment after scoring first, Ghana yet to settle in the game.
08’ Throw in to Ghana in the half of the Malians
10’ Chance for Ghana but the situation has been saved by the Malian goalkeeper as Jordan Ayew feeble pass has been saved
12’ Chance for Mali as a cross is sent in but the ball goes straight into the hands of the goalkeeper
15’ It’s Ghana 0-1 Mali
Mali defending in their half and have been resolute at the back
23’ Corner kick to Mali, ball effected and has been cleared
25’ Jordan shoots but ball goes wide
29’ Chance for the Black Stars but Andre Ayew has been ruled out for offside
30’ It’s Ghana 0-1 Mali
Nicolas Opoku picked up a bad injury and had to be escorted off the pitch by the team doctors
We doing 1 minute of additional time
Turkish referee blows his whistle to end the first half
It’ s Ghana 0-1 Mali
Second half begins
49’ Goal oooo Mali scores in the opening minute of the second half
El Bail Toure with the second goal of the game
Andre Ayew with a chance but sees his effort go wide. Referee whistles for offside
60’ It’s Ghana 0-2 Mali
63’ Nicolas Opoku goes down on the pitch. Seems to have picked up an injury . Substitution on the way for Ghana
66’ Djiku has been fouled, referee whistles in favor of Ghana
68’ Kamal Deen sends in a cross into the box but the ball has been cleared, Malians defending well at the back
70’ It’s Ghana 0-2 Mali
76’ Goal ooooooo Mali with the third goal of the game
The Black Stars have been outplayed in this game
80’ It’ Ghana 0-3 Mali
Substitution for Mali
83’ Kamal Deen wins a corner kick for Ghana
85’ Thomas Partey hits a long drive, effort goes off target
88’ Andre Ayew’s through ball pass to Jordan Ayew goes into the hands of the Malian goal keeper
90’ It’s Ghana 0-3 Mali
Referee whistles to bring the game to an end.
CK Akonnor loses in his debut game as Black Stars coach.
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