Mali and Comoros will wrap up their Group A campaigns at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they clash today at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca
Mali arrive unbeaten, having secured a win and a draw, while Comoros are still searching for their first victory at this year’s tournament. The Comoros side will be eager to avoid defeat and claim a memorable result, while Mali aim to consolidate their dominance in the group and secure progression to the knockout stages.
Historically, Mali have held the upper hand. The sides previously met in 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Mali triumphing 3–0 in both encounters, thanks to goals from Dorgeles Nene, Kamory Doumbia, and Lassana Coulibaly. Comoros will hope to rewrite the script after falling short in those clashes.
Comoros’ campaign so far has been a mixture of promise and frustration. They drew 0–0 against Zambia, keeping their first AFCON clean sheet in five finals matches, but have struggled to find the net, failing to score in their opening two games of the tournament. Their shooting stats highlight inefficiency, with only one shot on target against Zambia.
Mali, on the other hand, have displayed consistency and experience. They are unbeaten in 12 AFCON group matches and have rarely faltered in final group games, boasting a record of four wins and four draws in their last eight such matches. Lassine Sinayoko has been a key figure for the Eagles, scoring in both opening group games, and could become the first Malian to score in three consecutive opening matches at the finals since Ibrahima Koné in 2021.
Comoros will rely on defensive discipline and counter-attacks, while Mali will aim for efficiency, maintaining composure and focusing on controlling the game despite having limited possession in previous matches.
This final group-stage clash offers a study in contrast: the experienced, methodical Mali seeking to extend their unbeaten run, and the hungry, underdog Comoros chasing history and their first win of the tournament.
