Mali reveals squad for World Cup qualifying clashes against Comoros and Ghana

Mali national team coach Tom Saintfiet has announced his list of players for September’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Comoros and Ghana.

Mali will face Comoros on September 4 at the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco before facing Ghana on September 8. Saintfiet has selected Al Ahly SC midfielder Aliou Dieng from Egypt for the two matches of the Mali national team, where he will captain the team.

Mali is ranked fourth in Group I with 9 points, bellow Ghana at the top of the group with 15 points while Comoros have 12 points and Madagascar have 10 points. The Central African Republic is ranked fifth with 5 points while Chad has zero points.

EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Ablam Gnamesso for Pan-Africa Football.

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