Ghana's Black Queens will take on Mali in a crucial Group D encounter at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday, August 6, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
A place in the quarter-finals is on the line as the two West African rivals battle for the second automatic qualification spot in the group.
With Cameroon already through to the knockout stage as Group D winners with six points, Ghana and Mali head into the final round of matches level on three points apiece after two games.
The Black Queens began their campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Cape Verde before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon. Mali, meanwhile, bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Cameroon by edging Cape Verde 3-2 in their second group fixture.
Ghana currently occupy second place on goal difference and require only a draw to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. Mali, on the other hand, must claim all three points to leapfrog the Black Queens and advance to the last eight.
Beyond qualification for the knockout stage, Thursday's clash carries even greater significance. The four semi-finalists at the 2026 WAFCON will automatically qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, making the encounter a vital step in Ghana's quest to return to football's biggest stage.
