World Cup 2026 (Q): Mali defeats Comoros and revives its campaign

World Cup 2026 21 March 2025 at 02:12

Add Foot Africa on Google

World Cup 2026 (Q): Mali defeats Comoros and revives its campaign

The Eagles of Mali make a significant impact. Facing Comoros on matchday 5 of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, Mali asserted itself with authority (3-0). A precious victory that keeps them in the running in Group I.

Clear and undisputed victory for #Mali against #Comoros. Three goals to nil, a brace from Kamory Doumbia and a goal from Nene Dorgeles. The Eagles reignite their qualification hopes for the 2026 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/VLulrESlbw
— maliactu (@maliactu) March 21, 2025

From the outset, Tom Saintfiet's men took control of the match. Nene Dorgeles opened the scoring in the 20th minute, rewarding Mali's dominance in the game. After the break, Kamory Doumbia hammered home with a quick-fire brace (55th, 63rd), sealing the fate of the encounter.

World Cup 2026 Qualifiers | Mali 🇲🇱 hits hard!

Resounding victory for the Eagles against Comoros 🇰🇲 (3-0)!
Nene Dorgeles (20')
Kamory Doumbia (55', 63')

Mali climbs to 8 points and remains in the hunt behind Madagascar (10 pts). Comoros & Ghana (9 pts) under pressure! pic.twitter.com/fFtblrMlrP
— BERTHE Djakardia (@BERTHEDjack17) March 20, 2025

With this success, Mali climbs to 8 points, staying in the wake of the leaders. Madagascar (10 pts) temporarily holds the top spot, while Comoros (9 pts) retains their third position, tied with Ghana, who still have to face Chad.