Ghana vs. Mali World Cup Qualifier: Ghanaian Fans Fume as GTV Fails to Broadcast Crucial Game

• Ghanaians have flooded social media, criticising GTV for failing to broadcast the crucial Ghana vs Mali World Cup qualifier
• The national broadcaster’s no-show leaves supporters relying on social media updates instead of watching the Black Stars live
• Ghana needs to defeat Mali at all costs to boost its World Cup 2026 qualification hopes

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Ghanaians have expressed widespread frustration after the national broadcaster, GTV, failed to air the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 qualifier between Ghana and Mali on Monday, 8 September, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars, needing crucial points to maintain their lead in Group I, faced a formidable Malian side, but fans were left in the dark when the live broadcast never materialised.

The disappointment began when GTV posted a brief message on their official Facebook page stating: “Ghana vs Mali – Standby for updates.”

While the broadcaster likely intended to provide updates on the match, the vague statement was met with frustration by supporters who had expected live coverage of the game.

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The reactions under the post painted a clear picture of fan discontent as many Ghanaians had to rely on international channels to watch the match.

Nuer Captain wrote:

''No wonder DSTV is milking us, common home match, the so called grandfather can’t telecast''

Ricky Rick said:

''So GTV couldn't telecast this match...What's the essence of "GTV" in Ghana.....What TV station is this''

Famous Child also said:

''What do you mean??? We should stand by for live telecast or update. eeaaiii Grandpa''

Nature Survivor wrote:

''GTV dey show Barcelona history Eiiii''

Kwadaso Seth commented:

''Indeed Ghana is a village.. our tv stations can't telecast this match.. wooow.. village country''

Owusu Chrisnals said:

''How can we love our national team when the Black stars are playing and GTV sports plus is showing a documentary of Barcelona and not even one of Kotoko or Hearts of Oak. Hmmmmm Ghana paa deɛ''

Grant Anane said:

''You will not show your home match but you will be there shouting for TV licence?''

Job Poadi commented:

''Sabotaging the government, if you don't show this match heads would roll, screenshot this message and thank me later, this warning is vetted and approved by Koku Anyidoho''

Gotfame Hazard reacted:

''What a shame you call yourself national television but you don’t do what necessary of you''

Nana Yaa Kyere said:

''Ah, you people won't show the match? If you talk about tv license again eh''

Alex Darkwah also wrote:

''So if DSTV is shut down, where are you going to watch the match to update us?''

John Whiteson reacted:

''Just look at this. We should standby for updates. GTV Ghana you must be ashamed of yourself twaaaaah!''

Nathaniel Kofi Dwunfour commented

''I think it's about time we put away the Ghana added to this Television station aside. How come our people are playing a match today and u didn't bother to show it but rather Barcelona FC history u guys are showing.''

Meanwhile, the Black Stars went on to secure a 1-0 victory over the Malians, according to FIFA.

Per Flashscore, Alexander Djiku, sidelined during the 1-1 draw with Chad in N'Djamena four days earlier, struck the decisive goal in the 49th minute

Ghana starting lineup vs. Mali

YEN.com.gh earlier reported the official Ghana starting lineup for their huge World Cup qualifier encounter against Mali.

The major news is the return of Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey as Otto Addo hands Real Ovideo player Kwasi Sibo his maiden Ghana international debut.

Source: YEN.com.gh