Ghana on Brink of World Cup after Beating Mali as Algeria held by Guinea

Ghana secured a precious 1-0 victory in their Group I World Cup qualifier at home to Mali, while Algeria were held by Guinea.

Alexander Djiku scrambled the ball into the net at the back post from a Jordan Ayew corner to seal a crucial three points for his nation.

Ghana now lead the table with 19 points, three ahead of second-placed Madagascar and four more than Comoros. The Black Stars travel to Central African Republic and host Comoros in their final two qualifiers next month.