Mali vs Guinea-Bissau, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Mali are hosting Guinea-Bissau
at Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 29': Jefferson Encada (Guinea-Bissau) Yellow Card at 29'
- 45': Víctor Rofino (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Adama Traoré (Mali) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Sekou Koita (Mali) Substitution at 59'
- 62': El Bilal Toure (Mali) Goal at 62'
- 64': Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau) Yellow Card at 64'
- 68': Burá (Guinea-Bissau) Yellow Card at 68'
- 68': Sori Mané (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Nanu (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Dálcio (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 69'
- 80': Zé Turbo (Guinea-Bissau) Substitution at 80'
- 82': Amadou Haidara (Mali) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Ousmane Diallo (Mali) Substitution at 82'
- 89': Lassana Coulibaly (Mali) Substitution at 89'
Statistics
 GNB |
MLI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 0 |
| 45.2 | Possession | 54.8 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 6 | +9 | 14 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Guinea-Bissau | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | Eswatini | 6 | -11 | 2 |
Line-Ups
Mali (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Djigui Diarra (GK) |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Diaby |
| 15 | Mamadou Fofana |
| 21 | Salim Diakite |
| 12 | Mohamed Camara |
| 23 | Aliou Dieng |
| 19 | Moussa Djenepo |
| 13 | Fodé Doucouré |
| 17 | Lassine Sinayoko |
| 10 | Yves Bissouma |
| 9 | El Bilal Toure |
Guinea-Bissau (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Fernando Embadja (GK) |
| 22 | Opa Sanganté |
| 3 | Sambinha |
| 6 | Burá  |
| 5 | Fali Candé |
| 15 | Jefferson Encada |
| 19 | Janio Bikel |
| 8 | Alfa Semedo |
| 25 | Zidane Banjaqui |
| 9 | Beto |
| 17 | Mama Baldé |
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