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Morocco World
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Mali vs Tanzania: Preview & Predicted Score
Mali and Tanzania meet in Berkane today for their first game in Group C at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1), and fans can catch the action live on beIN Sport, CANAL+, New WorldTV, SuperSport, Azam Media, SABC, Ziggo, BAND, SportTV, and Arena Sport. It's a chance for both teams to get their campaign off to a strong start in a tricky group that also includes South Africa and Ghana. The two sides haven't met in this tournament since 2010 when Mali edged a wild 3-2 win – a match remembered for four goals in just seven first-half minutes. But that was a long time ago, and plenty has changed since. Mali are hoping to recapture the form that saw them reach the semi-finals in 2018, their best-ever finish. They looked sharp in qualifying, scoring 20 goals and conceding only three. With PSG's Agueicha Diarra in goalscoring form – she netted eight times during qualifying – and Fleury 91 midfielder Aïssata Traoré bringing French experience, there's optimism in the camp. Coach Mohamed Saloum says his side are 'ready, focused and eager to go far', while Traoré insists they're aiming to start strong and show they mean business. Tanzania, meanwhile, are back at WAFCON for the first time since 2010 – and they know they're carrying the hopes of East Africa as the region's only representative. Head coach Bakari Shime has praised the squad's preparation and says the team are in a good place mentally ahead of the opener. They'll be missing two key players though: Clement Opah, who is suspended, and striker Clara Luvanga, who didn't take part in Sunday's training and is under medical observation. Vice-captain Anastazia Katunzi says the team are excited to be back on the continental stage and are fully focused on executing the game plan they've been working on. This is only Tanzania's third appearance at WAFCON and they've never made it past the group stage. But with experienced names like Stumai Abdallah, Aisha Mnuka and Elizabeth Chenge in the mix, they'll fancy their chances of causing a few problems. Interestingly, the two sides met recently in a friendly in Dar es Salaam which ended 2-2 – so there's very little between them on paper. Mali might be the favourites, but Tanzania won't roll over. Score prediction: Mali are stronger on paper. They scored 20 goals in qualifiers and have the tournament's top scorer, Agueicha Diarra. Their defence is solid too, letting in just three goals. Tanzania are motivated but missing key players, and they're up against a more experienced side. Unless they defend really well, Mali should win this comfortably. MWN says Mali 2–0 Tanzania Tags: maliTanzaniaWAFCONWOmen's Africa Cup of Nations
CAF
27-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF AWCON Morocco 2026: First round of qualifiers conclude - Algeria, Mali advance
The first round of qualifiers for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 concluded on Wednesday night with Algeria, Mali, Togo and Kenya among the teams that excelled and advanced to the second round. From February 19 to 26, 2025, the participating teams demonstrated unwavering determination, providing top-level football action. First Round: A rigorous process The opening round of the qualifiers featured impressive performances from many teams. Algeria stood out with a commanding victory over South Sudan, winning 5-0 and 3-0, confirming their dominance. Meanwhile, Mali, led by the talented Agueicha Diarra, inflicted a heavy defeat on Gabon (6-0, 4-1), showcasing undeniable offensive power. Togo secured an emphatic 5-0 win in the return leg against Djibouti, following an initial comfortable victory. Kenya, with a solid defensive setup, eliminated Tunisia, securing a 0-0 draw in the first leg before clinching a 1-0 win in the return leg to qualify for the second round. Tanzania also booked their spot after a 3-1 home win and a 1-1 draw in Equatorial Guinea, inspired by their standout player, Clara Luvanga. However, the biggest upset came from Ethiopia, who stunned Uganda by winning on penalties (5-4) after two thrilling 2-2 draws. Confirmed Teams for the Second Round Several other teams also solidified their places in the next phase of the competition. The Gambia, DR Congo, Angola, Namibia, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, and Egypt all displayed strength and determination, earning their qualifications through solid performances. The Gambia advanced after a 2-0 first-leg win , followed by a 2-1 victory in the return leg against Niger . advanced after a , followed by a in the return leg against . DR Congo took a decisive lead with a 2-0 home win against Botswana and secured qualification with a 0-0 draw in the return leg. took a decisive lead with a and secured qualification with a in the return leg. Angola edged Zimbabwe (2-1) and confirmed their spot with a 2-2 draw in the second leg. edged and confirmed their spot with a in the second leg. Namibia clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Eswatini to progress. clinched a crucial to progress. Burkina Faso dominated Burundi (4-1) after a 1-0 first-leg win . dominated after a . Cape Verde outclassed Guinea (4-1) to qualify. outclassed to qualify. Egypt, with a 1-0 win over Rwanda, also secured their place in the next round. These teams have impressed with their tactics, commitment, and cohesion, setting the stage for intense and thrilling encounters in the second round. Second Round: The Entry of the Top Seeds The second round of qualifiers is set to take place from October 20 to 28, 2025, marking the arrival of Africa's top women's football teams. Heavyweights like Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Ghana, Zambia, and Cote d'Ivoire —regional champions and regulars in major continental tournaments—will enter the competition. The upcoming fixtures in this decisive round promise to deliver thrilling clashes, as these experienced teams battle for a spot in the final tournament in Morocco. Fixtures for the Second and Final Round of Qualifiers: M33 & M34: Angola vs Malawi vs M35 & M36: DR Congo vs South Africa vs M37 & M38: Tanzania vs Ethiopia vs M39 & M40: Namibia vs Zambia vs M41 & M42: Burkina Faso vs Togo vs M43 & M44: Algeria vs Cameroon vs M45 & M46: Egypt vs Ghana vs M47 & M48: Kenya vs Gambia vs M49 & M50: Benin vs Nigeria vs M51 & M52: Cape Verde vs Mali vs M53 & M54: Senegal vs Ivory Coast First Round Results: First-Leg Matches: February 19, 2025: South Sudan 0 - 5 Algeria Niger 0 - 2 The Gambia February 20, 2025: Botswana 0 - 2 DR Congo Tanzania 3 - 1 Equatorial Guinea Gabon 0 - 6 Mali Benin 2 - 1 Sierra Leone Angola 2 - 1 Zimbabwe February 21, 2025: Kenya 0-0 Tunisia Eswatini 0- 3 Namibia Uganda 2-0 Ethiopia Rwanda 0-1 Egypt Guinea 2-2 Cape Verde Djibouti 0-5 Togo February 23, 2025: Burundi 0 - 1 Burkina Faso Second-Leg Matches: February 24, 2025: The Gambia (Q) 2 - 1 Niger Sierra Leone 1 - 3 Benin (Q) February 25, 2025: Egypt (Q) 2 - 2 Rwanda Mali (Q) 4 - 1 Gabon Algeria (Q) 3 - 0 South Sudan February 26, 2025: Ethiopia (Q) 2 - 2 (5-4 pen) Uganda Namibia (Q) 1 - 0 Eswatini Tunisia 0 - 1 Kenya (Q) Zimbabwe 2 - 2 Angola (Q) Burkina Faso (Q) 4 - 1 Burundi DR Congo (Q) 0 - 0 Botswana Togo (Q) 5 - 0 Djibouti Cape Verde (Q) 4 - 1 Guinea Equatorial Guinea 1 - 1 Tanzania (Q) The stage is now set for an exciting second round of qualifiers, where Africa's best teams will fight for their places at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026.
