AFCON: Mali vs South Africa Prediction

EXPECTED XI

Mali

PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Koffi; Kabore, Dayo, E.Tapsoba, Yago; Bande, Sangare, Guira, Da.Ouattara; Traore, Konate

South Africa

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Niasse; Dellahi Yahi, N’Diaye, L.Ba, Abeid; Gassama, E.Ba; Thiam, Koita, Kamara; Tanjy

PREDICTION

In the opening encounter against South Africa, Mali have a chance to showcase their highly impressive central midfield, including talents like Diadie Samassekou, Yves Bissouma, and Mohamed Camara. Despite a potential lack of thrust and precision in attack, Mali will carry confidence in their ability to progress far in this tournament. Now up against a South African side that has displayed improvement in the last 12-18 months, Mali faces a challenging test. The likeliest outcome for this match appears to be a low-scoring victory for Mali.