Mali

Mali

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Ivory Coast score late extra-time winner to reach semifinals Ivory Coast score late extra-time winner to reach semifinals

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 seal quarterfinal place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso Mali seal quarterfinal place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso

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 qualify for Cup of Nations last-16 for first time Namibia qualify for Cup of Nations last-16 for first time

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 draw with Mali to pick up first Cup of Nations point Tunisia draw with Mali to pick up first Cup of Nations point

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 use quickfire goals to beat South Africa at Cup of Nations Mali use quickfire goals to beat South Africa at Cup of Nations

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 appoint former defender Eric Chelle as new coach Mali appoint former defender Eric Chelle as new coach

Mali have named former defender Eric Chelle as their new coach, the country's football federation said on Saturday.

Tunisia through to World Cup after 0-0 home draw with Mali Tunisia through to World Cup after 0-0 home draw with Mali

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.

Sissako own goal, red card costs Mali in World Cup playoff with Tunisia Sissako own goal, red card costs Mali in World Cup playoff with Tunisia

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.

Africa will be without huge stars at the World Cup, but which ones? Africa will be without huge stars at the World Cup, but which ones?

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 edge Mali on penalties to advance at Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea edge Mali on penalties to advance at Africa Cup of Nations

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
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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