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Mali forward Aissata Traore plays her club football for French side Fleury 91 Mali edged closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana in Berkane. Alice Kusi gave the Black Queens a sixth-minute lead when she bundled the ball in on the line as Mali defender Coulouba Sogore tried to clear a deflected header which was spinning into the net. Mali levelled in the 52nd minute when Aissata Traore outmuscled Portia Boakye to latch on to Saratou Traore's through-ball and steer past Ghana goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan. The Female Eagles have four points after two games in Group C, a tally which should at least be enough to secure a spot in the knockout stages as one of two best third-placed sides. Ghana's first point at this year's finals means Kim Bjorkegren's side will need to win their final group match against Tanzania on Monday to have a chance of progressing. Defending champions South Africa face the East Africans in Friday's late Group C game in Oujda (19: 00 GMT). Ghana lost their opening game 2-0 against South Africa but started the brighter side and capitalised on their early pressure to go in front. Striker Doris Boaduwaa beat Mali keeper Fatoumata Kerentao to a cross and her deflected header was about to head in when Kusi charged down Sogore's attempted clearance. The Black Queens continued to dominate possession during the first half and push back the Malians, who managed to stay in the contest despite Ghana carving out some goal-scoring chances. The inexperience in the Ghanaian attack reflected in their play with poor decision-making at crucial moments. The Black Queens controlled 58% of possession and recorded 17 shots overall, but their finishing let them down. Mali started the second half with purpose and got their reward when they caught Ghana off guard. The Female Eagles exploited space during a rare counter-attack and Saratou Traore exposed the defence with a fine pass which Aissata Traore calmly converted. Ghana, who are at the finals for the first time since 2018, were left frustrated by their inability to turn their dominance into all three points, and will now need a victory against Tanzania to extend their stay in Morocco. Watch Euro 2025: Spain equalise against Italy and lead Group B again Archer strikes on comeback in see-saw third Test Ruthless Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Alcaraz final Tackling the taboos around later-life love A classic Desert Island Discs chat with Ricky Gervais Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father How 7/7 transformed Britain's fight against terrorism Test record-breaker Root on the art of catching The British sprinter who was faster than Lyles and Gout at 14 Henry Pollock and the rise of the light loose forward How are Spurs funding spending spree - and where would signings fit in? 'Insect invasion! ' - Ladybirds stop play at Lord's Video'Insect invasion! ' - Ladybirds stop play at Lord's Sabalenka & Swiatek make best shots of Wimbledon day 11. Video Sabalenka & Swiatek make best shots of Wimbledon day 11 Capsey wants to be 'best batter in the world' The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year Is Verstappen more likely to stay at Red Bull with Horner gone? How striker-turned-keeper Hampton's 'unreal' passes boost England In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Tour de France - stage-by-stage guide and results The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.