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Saintfiet Seeks Upset as Mali Faces Ghana in Qualifier

9/9/2025

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Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has admired Ghana and aimed to lead the Black Stars for over a decade.
His aspirations were unmet as the Ghana Football Association selected other candidates.
The September 8 World Cup qualifier in Accra is personal for Saintfiet.
He believes Mali can upset Ghana, calling it a “very winnable game.”
Ghana leads Group I with 16 points; Mali is third with 12 points.

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Story summary

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has admired Ghana and aimed to lead the Black Stars for over a decade.
His aspirations were unmet as the Ghana Football Association selected other candidates.
The September 8 World Cup qualifier in Accra is personal for Saintfiet.
He believes Mali can upset Ghana, calling it a “very winnable game.”
Ghana leads Group I with 16 points; Mali is third with 12 points.