January 13, 2022
Mali senior National team has on 12th January 2022 defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in their first match in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations competition in Cameroon.
Ibrahim Kone netted the winner three minutes into the second half and that goal in the 48 minutes was a penalty awarded after the shorts struck back of the army of Ellyes Skhri proved to be the winner.
But Mali goalkeeper Ibrahim Mounkoro saved 77th minutes spot-kick from Wahbi Khazri diving to his right to push away a well-struck effort from the Carthage Eagles Captain.
Mali substitute Toure was shown a straight red card for catching the ankle of Tunisia defender Dylan Fronni another incident that required check on the Video screen.
The West Africa nation is considered outside contenders for the Nations Cup after an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign
In the other match debutant, the Gambia defeated Mauritania by a goal to nil to secure their first win in the Africa Cup of Nations Cup nations.
Credit SWASAL with Support from SLFA