Former Ghana Black Starlets coach, Laryea Kingston believed the Black Stars showed much respect to Malians in the first half of their matchday three game of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The former Ghana international made this comment after a poor first half game from Otto Addo’s boys which the Stars goes down 1-0, with Komary Doubmia scoring in the 45th minute for Mali.
Ghana, however turned the game around in the second half, scoring twice through Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew to secure a crucial three points.
“We respected Mali in the first half, and that was a problem, but things changed in the second half,” Kingston said on GTV Sports Plus.
“Partey and other players were making runs into the Malian box. I’ve always said that Ghana has the players to challenge any team.
“Credit to Jordan Ayew for his goal and Ernest Nuamah’s strike, which were both vital for us. It was a good game, and Otto Addo has done a great job,” he added.
Ghana will now come home and prepare to play against CAR in yet again a must win game on the 10th June in Kumasi.