On Tuesday night, Mali is set to clash with Burkina Faso in a round of 16 match at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium. The Malian team is in exceptional form in the African Cup of Nations (Afcon), conceding only once in their three matches in the group stage. The Eagles are determined to maintain this impressive track record, aiming to break the Round of 16 barrier that has eluded them in the past four Afcon tournaments.
Burkina Faso, with aspirations fueled by past successes, particularly a memorable run to the 2013 final, will be eager to secure a victory against the formidable Mali. In the last five encounters between the two teams, Mali has dominated, securing four wins and a draw, netting 18 goals and conceding merely two.
As the match unfolds, both sides vie for a historic moment: Burkina Faso is eyeing their first triumph in the last five matches against Mali, while Mali seeks to advance beyond the Round of 16 for the first time. The clash promises to be a captivating game, filled with anticipation as these two football powerhouses go head-to-head in pursuit of their respective records.
Predicted Lineup:
Mali:
Goalkeeper: Djigui Diarra.
Defenders: Moussa Diarra, Sikou Niakhaté, Boubakar Kouyate, and Hamari Traore.
Midfielders: Nene Dorgeles, Yves Bissouma, Aliou Dieng, and Fousseni Diabate.
Forwards: Lassine Sinayoko, Youssouf Niakate.
Burkina Faso:
Goalkeeper: Hervé Koffi.
Defenders: Abdoul Guiebre, Edmond Tapsoba, Issoufou Dayo, and Issa Kaboré.
Midfielders: Imahila Ouedraogo, Gustavo Sangaré, Aziz Ki, Bertrand Traore, and Cedric Badolo.
Forwards: Dango Ouattara.
