AFCON 2021: Gambia V Mali- Head to head and records
This game is a clash for the top of the Group F table after Gambia, the debutant defeated Mauritania in their first group phase fixture, and Mali defeated the Carthage Eagles. Gambia will hope to continue their winning form and secure their qualification to the next round. Mali too will aim for the same success.
Match Information
Group: F
Match
Gambia v Mali
Date
16 January 2022
Time
14:00 local time (13:00 GMT)
Venue
Limbe Stadium, Limbe
Gambia v Mali- head to head and records
The is the first encounter between the Scorpions and the Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Gambia are making debut in AFCON while Mali are making their 12th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The best performance of Mali at AFCON is a third place finish in 2012 and 2013
If Gambia defeat Mali, they will be the first AFCON debutant to win their first two matches.
Mali last won their opening AFCON two games in 2004 when they finish fourth place.
