Sometimes just one moment makes a game, and Alex Djiku’s fortuitous goal lifted Ghans to a 1-0 win over Mali in a scrappy affair at Accra Sports Stadium on Monday.

There were stars other than Kwasi Sibo, but they were mostly limited to the back end on both sides as attackers struggled to assert themselves in this would-be World Cup ticket scrap.

So who starred and slumped for host Ghana?

Ghana vs Mali player ratings out of 10

Benjamin Asare: 6.5 — Had an off day as Mali hardly got past the back line to test him. When he was called upon a couple time, he rose to the occasion to save the day.

Caleb Yirenkyi: 7 — Built early an relationship with Kudus down the right flank. He marshaled his line pretty well, but he hardly had any balls in the box to cause any damage. Overall, he was decent.

Mohammed Salisu: 6.5 — He stepped in place Jerome Opoku and provided authority, ensuring his goalkeeper had a field day.

Alexander Djiku: 7.5 — almost led the team with a horrible just right before the box, but recovered strongly to protect his line and scored the eventual winner which gave Ghana a breather.

Gideon Mensah: 5 — Had quite a difficult outing for the second time running. Zero deliveries and floppy passes.

Jonas Adjetey: 5 - not the best of outing, but not completely out of sort.

Thomas Partey: 7.5 — Had the appetite to play tonight with great driving runs.

Kwasi Sibo: 8 — A tidy debut saw him exit the game as the only player to have created multiple chances.

Mohammed Kudus: 7 — had an incredible day in the office and set up Antoine Sermenyo for what should have been Ghana's opening goal, but the Bournemouth forward fluffed his line.

Jordan Ayew: 5.5 — Effective only for a short stint around the hour mark. Not in good form.

Antoine Sermenyo: 5.5 — Strong and physical, but quiet and wasteful in the final third.