A Twenty ninth-minute strike by Ghislain Baboula was sufficient for the Wild Beasts, who now have 4 factors and have moved as much as third within the qualifying group.
Ghana have, nonetheless, now dropped to fifth place forward of their essential away sport in opposition to Mali in Bamako on Thursday night.
Should Otto Addo’s aspect beat the Eagles, although, they might transfer to 6 factors, which might take them to no less than the second spot within the group relying on the results of the match between leaders Comoros and Madagascar on Friday.
Meanwhile, Ghana head coach Otto Addo has stated he has an ideal plan on how the Black Stars can get the higher of Mali.
The Black Stars presently have three factors from two qualifying matches, which has left them one level behind Mali and three under leaders Comoros.
Ahead of the essential away sport in opposition to the Eagles on Thursday, Addo has admitted that Eric Chelle’s large can be robust prospects.
The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach, nonetheless, believes he has mapped out the right plan that will see the Black Stars emerge victorious.
“We have a plan. How we want to play. We have observed them well. Of course, most of their players play in Ligue 1. We have our ideas but of course, we cannot tell them,” Addo stated at a pre-match press convention, as quoted by 3Sports.
“It’s a very important match for us. We are one point behind Mali and we have to win to give us a chance of qualifying to the World Cup. Mali are a strong team. They have young talent in their team and it will be a tough game for us tomorrow.”
Ghana’s sport in opposition to Mali will come off at 19:00 GMT.