Jordan Ayew's Late Goal Seals Important Victory for Black Stars in World Cup Qualifier
In a tightly contested World Cup qualifying match, Ghana's Black Stars secured a crucial 2-1 away win against Mali on June 6th, 2024. The victory marks an important milestone for coach Otto Addo, who is in his second spell leading the national team.
The match started with Mali taking the early lead, as forward Doumbia found the back of the net in the first half to give the home side the advantage. However, the Black Stars responded well and managed to equalize inthe 58th minute, with the goal coming from erb=nest Nuamah..
The second half was a cagey affair, with both teams battling hard for the all-important three points. As the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Ghana substitute Jordan Ayew made a decisive impact, scoring the winning goal in the 94th minute to seal victory for the visitors.
Ayew, who came on in the 79th minute, showed his quality and composure in the dying moments of the game, calmly slotting the ball past the Mali goalkeeper to spark jubilant celebrations among the Ghanaian players and supporters.
"I'm delighted that we were able to get the three points today," said an ecstatic Otto Addo after the match. "It was a tough game, but the players showed great character and determination to fight back and get the win. Jordan's goal in the final minutes was crucial, and I'm proud of the team's performance."
The victory is a significant boost for Ghana's World Cup qualifying campaign, as they look to secure their place at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Black Stars will be hoping to build on this result as they continue their quest to return to the global stage.
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