2026 World Cup Qualifiers: I was excited with Ghana’s win over Mali, says Alidu Seidu

Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has expressed his joy after watching the Black Stars grind out a crucial 1-0 victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The hard-fought win came at a pivotal moment for Ghana, especially after their frustrating 1-1 draw against Chad. The result has reignited the team’s qualification hopes, leaving them just four points away from sealing a place at the global showpiece.

Seidu, who is recovering from a long-term anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, could not feature in the match but followed the game closely and was thrilled by the team’s resilience.

“I was very happy when we beat Mali because they are a strong team with big talents,” Seidu told Flashscore.com.

The Rennes defender recently completed his recovery and made a successful return to club action, showing the same determination and composure that have defined his career. His return is viewed as a significant boost for both Rennes and the Ghana national team as he pushes to reclaim his spot in the Black Stars setup.

Ghana will wrap up their qualification campaign with fixtures against the Central African Republic and Comoros. Seidu is confident the team will finish strong.

“We must qualify for the World Cup,” he insisted.

Now fully fit, Seidu has been recalled to the national team for the decisive matches — a timely addition as Ghana aim to secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup.