Africa Cup of Nations. Qualifying

Mali vs Cape Verde

MAL

Mali

Finished

Friday, Sep 25, 2026 21:00 CET

Cape Verde

Match Preview

The Friday, September 25, 2026 fixture between Mali and Cape Verde at Home Arena in Germany is generating significant buzz among Africa Cup of Nations. Qualifying followers. Kick-off: 21:00. Referee: Christian Dingert. Weather: Windy, 16°C. Both sides have fitness worries, with Krüger and Schwarz facing late checks. Historical meetings reveal an intriguing pattern: Cape Verde 2 - 4 Mali (2022). Cape Verde 3 - 4 Mali (2025). Cape Verde 3 - 1 Mali (2024). Cape Verde 1 - 4 Mali (2025). Cape Verde 4 - 0 Mali (2025). Expected result: 1:0.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: Mali 0:0 Cape Verde. This Africa Cup of Nations. Qualifying fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Bastian Dankert kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (8)

★★★★☆ 4.1 / 5 (8 reviews)

Thomas K. Sep 24, 2026

★★★★★

Dream match! Mali and Cape Verde always deliver. What an incredible match! Gonna be 1:0.

Jürgen T. Sep 24, 2026

★★★★☆

My dad and I watch every Mali game together. Best game of the season! Our prediction: 4:3.

Ralf C. Sep 24, 2026

★★★★☆

Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Disappointing but we move on. Mali to win 1:1.

Dirk V. Sep 24, 2026

★★★★★

If Cape Verde play like they did last week, they've got a chance. Pure footballing magic! Maybe 2:3?

Frank J. Sep 24, 2026

★★★☆☆

Local derby vibes! Mali vs Cape Verde never disappoints. The ref was blind! I'll go 4:3.

Laura R. Sep 24, 2026

★★★★☆

Watching from the pub on Sep 25 — pints and football! Pure footballing magic! Calling it 2:0.

Stefan W. Sep 24, 2026

★★★★★

First time watching Mali vs Cape Verde live this season! Best game of the season! Prediction: 0:2.

Andreas B. Sep 24, 2026

★★★☆☆

I'm so hyped for Mali vs Cape Verde on Sep 25! VAR ruined everything again! My prediction: 4:1.