Eswatini vs Mali, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Eswatini
    FT
    0 - 1
    Mali
    • 7': Yves Bissouma

    About

    Eswatini are hosting Mali at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

    Game Information

    Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

    Venue: Mbombela Stadium
    Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
    Attendance: 406

    AFCON Qualifying Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Algeria 3 +3 7
    2 Zambia 3 0 4
    3 Togo 3 -2 3
    4 Burundi 3 -1 2
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    SWZ Eswatini (4-5-1)

    No. Name
    16 Mathabela Sandanzwe (GK)
    19 Gift Gamedze
    6 Sibongakhonkhe Silenge
    3 Kwakhe Thwala
    20 Mxolisi Manana
    22 Simanga Masangane Yellow Card
    13 Mpendulo Tfomo Yellow Card
    21 Sifiso Matse
    5 Bongwa Matsebula
    4 Neliswa Dlamini
    7 Justice Figuareido
    Eswatini Substitutes:
    Mthokozisi Gwebu, Andy Junior Magagula, Sabelo Ndzinisa, Philiso Newman, Mlamuli Makhanya, Xolani Gama, Vusi Vilakati, Nkosingiphile Shongwe, Thubelihle Mavuso.

    MLI Mali (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    16 Djigui Diarra (GK)
    15 Mamadou Fofana
    18 Abdoulaye Diaby
    13 Fodé Doucouré
    21 Salim Diakite
    12 Mohamed Camara
    10 Yves Bissouma
    23 Aliou Dieng
    9 Mamadou Doumbia
    19 Moussa Djenepo
    14 Adama Traoré
    Mali Substitutes:
    Lassana Coulibaly, Sekou Koita, Mamadou Sangare, Amady Camara, N'Golo Traoré, Cheick Keita, Youssouf Koita, Ousmane Diakite, Sory Diarra, Ousmane Diallo.

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