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"I know how to beat Ghana" - Mali coach Giresse

The Malian coach has vowed to defeat Ghana in Saturday's Group D clash in the 2017 AFCON.

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Mali could Alain Giresse has said 'he will do everything possible' picking maximum points against Ghana in their second group D game of the tournament.

A second successive win in Group D for Ghana will see them through to the knockout phase of the African Nations Cup but Saturday's opponents Mali have proved something of a bogey team at previous tournaments.

And Giresse is confident of beating the Black Stars.

"We remain positive after our first match against Egypt (0-0 draw). We have prepared well for the Ghana game. We will apply the suitable strategy for this game and do whatever it takes to win this match. We have to get rid of the defects we had against Egypt," he said in a pre-match interview.

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"I was satisfied with our performance in the first match, but definitely I would have hoped for a win. In the next game, we need to improve. Ghana is a very good team and you have to be in your best form when you play against them. We have to be mentally and physically strong.

"I may apply some changes to the line-up as I am thinking of a change to the formation too. Ghana is different from Egypt so I have to adopt a new approach. I will make sure to use all our technical and physical means to grab maximum points. Our aim is to reach the next round and beating Ghana will put our feet already there.

"Injured duo of Adama Traore and Soumeila Diakite started training and they feel better now. They may take part tomorrow."

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