{"id":187997,"date":"2024-06-07T16:01:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T16:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/07\/black-stars-player-ratings-after-2-1-win-over-mali\/"},"modified":"2024-06-07T16:01:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T16:01:57","slug":"black-stars-player-ratings-after-2-1-win-over-mali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/07\/black-stars-player-ratings-after-2-1-win-over-mali\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Stars\u2019 player ratings after 2-1 win over Mali \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Black Stars of Ghana clinched a crucial victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, June 6, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana stunned Mali by coming from a goal down to win 2-1 at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako.<\/p>\n<p>Two second-half goals from Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew secured Ghana the hard-fought victory, marking the Black Stars\u2019 first win in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from a few, nearly all the players stepped up on this memorable night to put Ghana back on track in their quest to qualify for the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Following the win, Ghana has risen to second in the group, tied with Comoros at 6 points. Mali is third with 4 points, followed by the Central African Republic, Madagascar, and Chad with 4, 3, and 0 points, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the Black Stars\u2019 player ratings:<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Ati Zigi \u2013 8<\/p>\n<p>The St Gallen goalkeeper had an exceptional night, keeping Ghana in the game with two crucial first-half saves. He remained composed and kept his defence organized throughout the match.<\/p>\n<p>Alidu Seidu \u2013 6<\/p>\n<p>The Stade Rennes defender secured the right side of the defence. He delivered one of the best defensive performances of the night, leaving no stone unturned.<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Djiku \u2013 6<\/p>\n<p>Djiku had a commanding presence. He was consistently in the right place at the right time for clearances and interceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Mohammed Salisu \u2013 6.5<\/p>\n<p>Salisu performed his dual roles of initiating play and defending his area nearly perfectly. His performance is rated as his best in a Ghana shirt to date.<\/p>\n<p>Gideon Mensah \u2013 4<\/p>\n<p>The Auxerre left-back had a below-average performance. He was often caught off-guard during defensive transitions and contributed minimally to the offence.<\/p>\n<p>Tariq Lamptey \u2013 7<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to Mensah, Lamptey had an outstanding performance on the opposite wing. His speed was a valuable asset, providing an attacking outlet with his dynamic runs.<\/p>\n<p>He created multiple opportunities with his cut-back crosses and synergized well with the forwards.<\/p>\n<p>Salis Samed \u2013 5<\/p>\n<p>RC Lens midfielder Salis Samed delivered his first assist for the Black Stars after Ernest Nuamah connected with his precise cross for a powerful header.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the assist, Samed had a passive presence in the match.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Partey \u2013 7.5<\/p>\n<p>Captain for the night, Thomas Partey led by example. He maximized the team\u2019s limited possession with swift forward passes.<\/p>\n<p>He nearly scored deep in the second half but missed a one-on-one opportunity when the score was tied at 1-1.<\/p>\n<p>Ernest Nuamah \u2013 6<\/p>\n<p>Ernest Nuamah netted his third international career goal with a superb header, equalizing for the team as they went on to secure the win.<\/p>\n<p>Kudus Mohammed \u2013 4<\/p>\n<p>The West Ham United star had a night to forget. His attempts at flair were unsuccessful, and he was dispossessed more than any other player.<\/p>\n<p>Antoine Semenyo \u2013 6<\/p>\n<p>Semenyo, leading the attack, maintained Ghana\u2019s offensive line effectively with his hold-up play and relentless runs.<\/p>\n<p>He provided support for his teammates in challenging situations.<\/p>\n<p>Substitutes:<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Ayew \u2013 7<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Ayew made a significant impact for Ghana, scoring a 90th-minute winner from a rebound.<\/p>\n<p>Despite playing only 11 minutes, he was among the standout performers. He nearly assisted Partey before his goal, setting up the Arsenal midfielder for a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, which was not converted.<\/p>\n<p>Abdul Fatawu Issahaku \u2013 5<\/p>\n<p>Fatawu played a key role in creating the second goal with a strong press, winning the ball and managing to pass it to Jordan to finish, despite being tripped in the box.<\/p>\n<p>Abdul Mumin \u2013 5<\/p>\n<p>Mumin came on for Alidu Seidu and picked up where he left off, contributing more to the offence with his progressive play.<\/p>\n<p>Ibrahim Sulemana \u2013 N\/A<\/p>\n<p>Elisha Owusu \u2013 N\/A<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Black Stars of Ghana clinched a crucial victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Ghana stunned Mali by coming from a goal down to win 2-1 at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako. 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