CAN 2025 - Group A: overview, squad and schedule for Mali

Mali will compete in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), alongside Morocco, Zambia, and Comoros.

The Eagles seem well-equipped to go far in this 35th edition of Africa's premier tournament.

Overview

Mali has participated 13 times in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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Their best performance came in 1972, finishing runners-up behind Congo after losing the final 2-3.

Squad list

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has yet to announce the squad for the upcoming AFCON.

Below is the list selected for the last FIFA international break.

Goalkeepers: Djigui Diarra, Ismael Diawara, Mamadou Samassa

Defenders: Woyo Coulibaly, Cheick Oumar Konaté, Hamari Traoré, Nathan Gassama, Mamadou Fofana, Ousmane Camara, Amadou Dante, Daouda Guindo

Midfielders: Amadou Haidara, Lassana Coulibaly, Mohamed Camara, Mamadou Sangaré, Aliou Dieng

Forwards: Gaoussou Diakité, Gaoussou Diarra, Mamadou Camara, Fodé Doucouré, Brahima Ouattara, El Bilal Touré, Mamadou Doumbia, Moussa Sissako, Lassine Sinyako.

Match schedule

Match 1: Mali vs Zambia

Mohammed V Complex, Casablanca

December 22, 2025 at 3:30 pm

Match 2: Morocco vs Mali

Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat

December 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Match 3: Comoros vs Mali Mohammed V Complex, Casablanca

December 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM

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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