Match Report
In the standings it was Mali U23 4th on 0 points, Ghana U23 3rd on 4 — separated by 4. Recent form told a different story for Mali U23: only 8th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th. Against a league average of 0.88 goals per team per game, Mali U23 ran at 0 scored and 1.33 conceded, Ghana U23 at 1.67 and 1.33.
The match was played at WE Al-Ahly Stadium in al-Qāhirah (capacity 30,000). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-2.