Mali vs Cape Verde Highlights - September 25, 2026

Mali beat Cape Verde 3-1 in AFCON Qualifiers on September 25, 2026. The match was played at Stade du 26 Mars.

Ange Tia (5'), Nene Dorgeles (39', 51') scored for Mali. Sidny Lopes Cabral (10') scored for Cape Verde.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Mali 2 games without defeat.

They had won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 in their previous five. Cape Verde arrived unbeaten in 4.

Ange Tia found the net for Mali (5'). Soon after, Sidny Lopes Cabral put one away for Cape Verde (10').

Nene Dorgeles scored for Mali on 39 minutes.

After the break, the referee cautioned Pico Lopes of Cape Verde on 47 minutes. Nene Dorgeles found the net for Mali (51').

Kevin Pina was booked for Cape Verde (58'). Substitutions: Mali 5, Cape Verde 5.

Mali controlled 54.1% of possession. Mali had 16 shots with 7 on target, while Cape Verde had 4 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Mali 1, Cape Verde 4. Corners: Mali 4, Cape Verde 1.

Mali completed the most passes, 509 in total at 88.4% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.