Cape Verde vs Mali: head to head
13 matches · 1981–2026
4Cape Verde wins
2Draws
7Mali wins
8–18Goals
Rivalry summary
427
Cape Verde 4Draws 2Mali 7
Cape Verde and Mali have met 13 times since 1981. Mali lead the head-to-head with 7 wins to Cape Verde's 4, and 2 matches ended level.
Goals: Cape Verde 8, Mali 18 (2.00 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 25 September 2026: Mali 3–1 Cape Verde (AFCON Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Mali 3–0 Cape Verde on 3 September 2011.
Next meeting
Cape Verde vs Mali on Wednesday 24 March 2027 (2027 AFCON qualification). Preview & prediction →
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Cape Verde 1–0 Mali (4 times)
- Cape Verde at home
- 2W 1D 1L in 4 games
- Mali at home
- 4W 1D 0L in 5 games
- Longest Cape Verde unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest Mali unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Goals per game
- 2.00
All 13 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2026 | Mali | 3–1 | Cape Verde | AFCON Qualification | Bamako |
| 3 Sep 2011 | Mali | 3–0 | Cape Verde | AFCON Qualification | Bamako |
| 4 Sep 2010 | Cape Verde | 1–0 | Mali | AFCON Qualification | Praia |
| 16 Aug 1998 | Cape Verde | 0–0 | Mali | AFCON Qualification | Praia |
| 2 Aug 1998 | Mali | 3–0 | Cape Verde | AFCON Qualification | Bamako |
| 17 Nov 1995 | Cape Verde | 1–0 | Mali | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Nouakchott |
| 25 May 1989 | Mali | 1–1 | Cape Verde | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Bamako |
| 29 Apr 1988 | Cape Verde | 1–3 | Mali | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Bissau |
| 21 Feb 1985 | Cape Verde | 0–1 | Mali | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Bakau |
| 22 Jul 1983 | Cape Verde | 1–0 | Mali | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Nouakchott |
| 19 Feb 1982 | Cape Verde | 1–2 | Mali | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Praia |
| 13 Feb 1982 | Cape Verde | 1–0 | Mali | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Praia |
| 9 Feb 1981 | Mali | 2–0 | Cape Verde | Amílcar Cabral Cup | Bamako |
By competition
| Competition | P | Cape Verde | Draw | Mali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amílcar Cabral Cup | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| AFCON Qualification | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Columns: Cape Verde wins, draws, Mali wins.
By decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Draw | Mali |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Cape Verde and Mali?
Mali have won more meetings: 7 wins to Cape Verde's 4, with 2 draws.
How many times have Cape Verde and Mali played each other?
They have played 13 times between 1981 and 2026.
When did Cape Verde last play Mali?
On 25 September 2026: Mali 3–1 Cape Verde (AFCON Qualification).