Mali
2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF2023 Fixtures
Hosts Ivory Coast kept up their incredible escape act at the Africa Cup of Nations as they came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in Saturday's quarter-final, scoring a last-gasp goal in extra time to book a semi-final with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mali profited from quick starts to each half as an own goal from Edmond Tapsoba and a strike by Lassine Sinayoko secured a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Namibia qualified for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time as they held Mali to a 0-0 draw in their last group game on Wednesday.
Tunisia picked up their first point at the Africa Cup of Nations, coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Mali on Saturday in their second Group E game.
Mali took advantage of an early let-off to beat South Africa 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and take the lead in Group E.
Mali have named former defender Eric Chelle as their new coach, the country's football federation said on Saturday.
Tunisia qualified for a sixth World Cup finals appearance after a 0-0 draw at home to Mali ensured their place at the tournament in Qatar.
Mali's Moussa Sissako scored an own goal and was sent off as they lost 1-0 to Tunisia in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff.
The 10 African teams still standing in the race for Qatar will be cut down to five in the last round of qualifiers. Which big players will miss out?
Equatorial Guinea continued their surprising run with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Mali after a goalless draw in their last-16 AFCON match.
WCQ - CAF Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Comoros Islands | 2 | +3 | 6 |
2 | Mali | 2 | +2 | 4 |
3 | Madagascar | 2 | +2 | 3 |
4 | Ghana | 2 | 0 | 3 |
5 | Central African R.. | 2 | -2 | 1 |
6 | Chad | 2 | -5 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kamory Doumbia | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Ibrahima Sisso.. | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
Youssoufou Nia.. | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hamari Traoré | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
Youssoufou Nia.. | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Sikou Niakate | 0 | 2 | 0 |