AFCON 2021 final round: Mali v Mauritania – match facts
Mali and Mauritania battle it out today, 20.00 at Doula, in the final round of Group F fixtures. Mali only need a draw in this game to move to the next round, while Mauritania are already out of the competition. However, they will aim to leave the tournament with at least a point. So, the Almoravid will give the Eagles a run for their money.
Match Information
Group: F
Match
Mali vs Mauritania
Date
20 January 2022
Time
20:00 local time (19:00 GMT)
Venue
Japoma Stadium, Douala
Mali v Mauritania – match facts
The Westerns neighbors met only once at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in the 2019 group stage with Mali defeating Mauritania by 4 goals to 1. This is the biggest victory for Mali in AFCON till date.
The Eagles are unbeaten in six consecutive AFCON group stage games –W3, D3.
Mauritania are yet to win a game at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations- D2, L3.
The Almoravid are yet to score a goal in their last four AFCON matches since the 1-4 against Mali in 2019.
Mauritania have just one goal on target in 31 goal attempts in their last two 2021 AFCON games.
