Thomas Partey: Arsenal Fans in Mali Give Ghana Captain Special Welcome in Bamako

• Thomas Partey received a special welcome from Arsenal fans in Bamako, Mali, ahead of the World Cup qualifier
• The Black Stars of Ghana will face the Eagles of Mali in a crucial Group I game at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako
• The Arsenal midfielder will lead the Black Stars as captain of the team following the absence of Andre Ayew

A group of Arsenal fans in Mali gave Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey, a befitting welcome following his arrival in Bamako for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Partey, who has been a key figure at the London club since joining from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2022, travelled with his Black Stars teammates for the game against Mali.

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Ghana hopes to revive their qualifying campaign with a victory over the Eagles of Mali on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

After the team's final training at the Stade du 26 Mars, fans holding banners of the Ghanaian midfielder met the Arsenal star.

In a video shared on social media, the excited supporters shared their delight after meeting Partey and wished him well against Mali.

Partey is returning to the team after a long absence due to an injury that kept him out for most of the campaign.

He, however, played a key role at the tail end of the campaign as the Gunners matched Manchester City neck-to-neck in the Premier League, losing the title by just a point.

The veteran midfielder will captain the Black Stars against Mali tonight, as reported by Peace FM Online.

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Partey named Ghana captain ahead of Mali clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Otto Addo confirmed Partey would captain Ghana for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The four-time African champions, Ghana will face Mali and the Central African Republic in June as they seek to rejoin the global spectacle.

Addo named his 26-man squad for the two crucial games on May 29, notably excluding veteran, Andre Ayew, and his vice, Richard Ofori.

Partey eyes victory in Mali

Sports Brief also reported that Arsenal star, Thomas Partey believes Ghana has what it takes to stop Mali ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bamako.

The Black Stars are in the city for a crucial Group I headliner today (June 6) as Ghana eyes victory against the 2023 AFCON quarter-finalists.

The West Africans are without a win in 2024, having exited the AFCON in Ivory Coast after a draw in their final group tie against Mozambique.

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