Benin vs Mali: head to head
17 matches · 1982–2016
1Benin wins
7Draws
9Mali wins
16–28Goals
Rivalry summary
79
Benin 1Draws 7Mali 9
Benin and Mali have met 17 times since 1982. Mali lead the head-to-head with 9 wins to Benin's 1, and 7 matches ended level.
Goals: Benin 16, Mali 28 (2.59 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 4 September 2016: Mali 5–2 Benin (AFCON Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Mali 5–2 Benin on 4 September 2016.
15 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Benin 0–1 Mali (3 times)
- Benin at home
- 1W 4D 3L in 8 games
- Mali at home
- 4W 3D 0L in 7 games
- Longest Benin unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest Mali unbeaten run
- 13 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Benin 1, Mali 7, draws 7
- Goals per game
- 2.59
All 17 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2016 | Mali | 5–2 | Benin | AFCON Qualification | Bamako |
| 6 Sep 2015 | Benin | 1–1 | Mali | AFCON Qualification | Cotonou |
| 16 Jun 2013 | Mali | 2–2 | Benin | World Cup Qualification | Bamako |
| 3 Jun 2012 | Benin | 1–0 | Mali | World Cup Qualification | Cotonou |
| 6 Sep 2009 | Benin | 1–1 | Mali | World Cup Qualification | Cotonou |
| 21 Jun 2009 | Mali | 3–1 | Benin | World Cup Qualification | Bamako |
| 21 Jan 2008 | Mali | 1–0 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations | Sekondi |
| 3 Jun 2007 | Benin | 0–0 | Mali | AFCON Qualification | Cotonou |
| 25 Mar 2007 | Mali | 1–1 | Benin | AFCON Qualification | Bamako |
| 7 Nov 2001 | Mali | 0–0 | Benin | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Ségou |
| 22 Jun 1997 | Mali | 3–1 | Benin | AFCON Qualification | Bamako |
| 6 Oct 1996 | Benin | 1–2 | Mali | AFCON Qualification | Cotonou |
| 29 Jul 1988 | Benin | 0–1 | Mali | Tournament Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou |
| 14 Feb 1988 | Benin | 1–2 | Mali | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 2 Dec 1984 | Benin | 2–2 | Mali | AFCON Qualification | Cotonou |
| 18 Nov 1984 | Mali | 1–0 | Benin | AFCON Qualification | Bamako |
| 24 Jan 1982 | Benin | 2–3 | Mali | International Friendly | Cotonou |
By competition
| Competition | P | Benin | Draw | Mali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCON Qualification | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| International Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amílcar Cabral Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tournament Burkina Faso | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Benin wins, draws, Mali wins.
By decade
| Decade | Benin | Draw | Mali |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Benin and Mali?
Mali have won more meetings: 9 wins to Benin's 1, with 7 draws.
How many times have Benin and Mali played each other?
They have played 17 times between 1982 and 2016.
When did Benin last play Mali?
On 4 September 2016: Mali 5–2 Benin (AFCON Qualification).