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Ghanaian midfielder and Arsenal star,\u00a0Thomas Partey, is confident in his ability to lead the team\u2019s young players to a much-needed victory against Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n
The match is scheduled to take place on June 6, 2024, at Stade 26 Mars in Bamako, with a kickoff time of 19:00.<\/p>\n
Despite his recent absence from the team, Partey believes that his extensive experience with the\u00a0Black Stars, since his debut, as well as his understanding of the coach\u2019s tactics, will be instrumental in securing a positive result.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know I haven\u2019t played recently for the team, but I have played a lot of matches for the\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0since my debut. I understand the system the coach wants, and I have the experience to help the young group of players achieve the kind of result we want,\u201d he said at a pre-match press conference in Bamako.<\/p>\n
Ghana is currently in a challenging position, having had a mixed start in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers, with one win and one loss in their first two matches. The team began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Madagascar in Kumasi but then suffered a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni. Consequently, Ghana is currently in 4th place in the group.<\/p>\n
After the Mali clash, Ghana will face the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday, June 10, 2024. The\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0are hopeful that securing victories in both games will significantly boost their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, set to be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>footballghana.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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