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: Light rain, 14°C. Both sides have fitness worries, with Werner and Hartmann facing late checks. Historical meetings reveal an intriguing pattern: Cape Verde 0 - 1 Mali (2025). Cape Verde 0 - 1 Mali (2023). Cape Verde 2 - 0 Mali (2022). Cape Verde 4 - 2 Mali (2024). Cape Verde 2 - 3 Mali (2022). 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. Felix Brych kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (9)

★★★★☆ 3.7 / 5 (9 reviews)

Sophie T. 2 days ago

★★★☆☆

Dream match! Mali and Cape Verde always deliver. Heartbreaking loss. Gonna be 0:1.

Markus H. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

My dad and I watch every Mali game together. Disappointing but we move on. Our prediction: 2:1.

Marie H. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! The ref was blind! Mali to win 2:1.

Peter S. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

If Cape Verde play like they did last week, they've got a chance. Disappointing but we move on. Maybe 2:3?

Marie H. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

Local derby vibes! Mali vs Cape Verde never disappoints. Totally deserved win! I'll go 2:0.

Hannah F. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

Watching from the pub on Sep 25 — pints and football! VAR ruined everything again! Calling it 2:3.

Peter S. 1 days ago

★★★★★

First time watching Mali vs Cape Verde live this season! We were robbed! Prediction: 0:0.

Max M. 1 days ago

★★★★★

I'm so hyped for Mali vs Cape Verde on Sep 25! Midfield dominated completely! My prediction: 3:2.

Stefan W. 1 days ago

★★★★★

Can't wait for this one! Mali should dominate at home. The ref was blind! I say 1:1.