2026 Women's AFCON – Group D: Overview, squad and schedule for the Mali Eagles

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Given a second chance thanks to their FIFA ranking, the Mali Eagles are set to make their ninth appearance at the Women's AFCON in Morocco. They will compete in Group D alongside Ghana, Cape Verde, and Cameroon.

Overview of Mali

The Malian side is aiming for their first-ever semi-final qualification in history. Their best achievement to date remains a fourth-place finish in 2018.

Mali squad

• Goalkeepers: Fatoumata Karentao, Goundo Samake, Aissatou Lucienne Liberge.
• Defenders: Coulouba Sogore, Mariam Marega, Fatou Dembele, Kani Konte, Kadiatou Diarra, Oumo Sidibe, Teninsoun Liliane Sisso, Aliya Rosie Diagne, Orokia Sissoko.

• Midfielders: Coumba Dembele, Fatoumata Diarra, Yakare Niakate, Hawa N'Diaye, Saratou Traore.
• Forwards: Marine Nicole Coudon, Oumou Kone, Agueissa Diarra, Salimata Diarra, Aissata Traore, Kadidiatou Diabate, Diaggha Jasmin Diop, Fatoumata Niakate, Aminata Dicko.

Mali's schedule

• Matchday 1 – Wednesday, July 29: Cameroon vs Mali, Stade Larbi Zaouli (20:00 GMT)
• Matchday 2 – Sunday, August 2: Mali vs Cape Verde, Stade Larbi Zaouli (20:00 GMT)
• Matchday 3 – Thursday, August 6: Mali vs Ghana, Stade Moulay Rachid (20:00 GMT)

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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