Africa Cup of Nations · Friday 9 January 2026 · Tangier Grand Stadium, Tangier, Morocco

Mali
0–1
Senegal

Mali 0–1 Senegal (9 Jan 2026): Result & Goals

Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 36 between Mali and Senegal.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Mali 9 wins, Senegal 15, 11 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Senegal 2–1 Mali on 26 March 2019 (International Friendly).
  • Mali won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
  • Senegal won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 18 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Mali 1671, Senegal 1875 — Senegal were favourites.

Mali: last 5 matches

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Senegal: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Senegal2–1Mali26 Mar 2019 · International Friendly
  • Mali1–1Senegal5 Mar 2014 · International Friendly
  • Senegal3–2Mali17 Nov 2007 · International Friendly
  • Senegal3–0Mali8 Oct 2005 · World Cup Qualification
  • Mali2–2Senegal5 Sep 2004 · World Cup Qualification
  • Senegal1–1Mali2 Feb 2004 · Africa Cup of Nations