Sports Mole is looking ahead to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Guinea-Bissau and Mali. The two teams will face off in the second of their double-header on Monday at the Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro.
In their previous encounter in Bamako, Mali emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau. The goal came from El Bilal Toure in the second half, securing the win for the home side. Guinea-Bissau, on the other hand, have had a tough start to their qualifying campaign, with a loss to Mali and a victory over Eswatini followed by a defeat to Mozambique.
Despite their recent struggles, Guinea-Bissau remains hopeful of securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they currently sit second in their qualifying group. However, they will need to turn their fortunes around against Mali, a team they have not beaten in their last 15 meetings.
Mali, on the other hand, are on an unbeaten streak in the AFCON qualifying race and will be looking to extend their lead at the top of Group I. With a mix of wins and draws in their recent matches, Mali will be aiming to maintain their form and secure another victory over Guinea-Bissau.
In terms of team news, Guinea-Bissau will rely on the attacking duo of Beto and Mama Balde, while Mali will look to El Bilal Toure to lead their frontline. Both teams are expected to field strong lineups for the upcoming clash.
Based on their current form and head-to-head record, Mali are considered the favorites to come out on top in this match. With their recent victory over Guinea-Bissau, Mali will be confident of securing another win on Monday.
Overall, the stage is set for an exciting encounter between Guinea-Bissau and Mali, with both teams eager to secure three points in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying campaign. Fans can expect a competitive match as the two sides battle it out on the pitch.
