Ghana misplaced their opening recreation 2-0 in opposition to South Africa however began the brighter aspect and capitalised on their early stress to go in entrance.
Striker Doris Boaduwaa beat Mali keeper Fatoumata Kerentao to a cross and her deflected header was about to move in when Kusi charged down Sogore's tried clearance.
The Black Queens continued to dominate possession throughout the first half and push again the Malians, who managed to remain within the contest regardless of Ghana carving out some goal-scoring probabilities.
The inexperience within the Ghanaian assault mirrored of their play with poor decision-making at essential moments. The Black Queens managed 58% of possession and recorded 17 photographs general, however their ending allow them to down.
Mali began the second half with function and received their reward after they caught Ghana off guard.
The Feminine Eagles exploited area throughout a uncommon counter-attack and Saratou Traore uncovered the defence with a high-quality go which Aissata Traore calmly transformed.
Ghana, who're on the finals for the primary time since 2018, had been left annoyed by their incapability to show their dominance into all three factors, and can now want a victory in opposition to Tanzania to increase their keep in Morocco.
