2026 women's AFCON – Group D: Mali preview, squad and fixtures

Africa 21 February 2026 at 09:41

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Morocco will host the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026) from March 17 to April 3. This tournament will feature sixteen nations, including Mali, who are aiming to claim their first-ever title.

Mali preview

Mali will be making their ninth appearance in the final stage of the Women's AFCON, following previous participations in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2024.

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In 2018, they finished fourth behind Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria.

Mali squad

During the last Women's AFCON, Mali's squad featured the following players:

Goalkeepers: Adoudou Konate, Aissata Drissa

Defenders: Fatoumata Karentao, Coulouba Sogore, Fatou Dembele, Teninsoun Liliane Sissoko, Kani Konte, Maimouna Traore, Aicha Samake. Midfielders: Coumba Dembele, Fatoumata Diarra, Yakare Niakate, Saratou Traore

Forwards: Oumou Kone, Agueissa Diarra, Salimata Diarra, Hawa Traore, Aissata Traore, Kadidiatou Diabate, Fatoumata Niakate, Djenaba Baradji.

Mali fixtures

March 18, 2026: Cameroon vs Mali, Stade de Fès, Fès

March 21, 2026: Mali vs Cape Verde, Stade de Fès, Fès

March 24, 2026: Mali vs Ghana, Stade de Fès, Fès

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