Mali vs Zambia

CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Group Stage 22 Dec 2025, 14:00
Mali
Mali
1–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Zambia
Zambia
🏟 Stade Mohamed V Round 1

Match report

Mali were held to a 1-1 draw by Zambia in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Group Stage on 22 December 2025. The game was goalless at the break before all 2 goals arrived after half-time.

Zambia dominated possession with 71% of the ball, while Mali had 15 shots to Zambia's 7.

The match was played at Stade Mohamed V.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 29% - 71% Shots 15 - 7 On target 5 - 2 Corners 6 - 5 Fouls 15 - 13 Yellow cards 2
8
Player of the match
Lassine Sinayoko
Mali · 1 goal
8 Mamadou Sangare captained the side
8 Willard Mwanza 4 saves
7 Patson Daka 1 goal
7 Woyo Coulibaly captained the side
First half vs second half
Zambia came out stronger after half-time, with 7 second-half shots against 0 before the break.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 7–0 8–7
Shots On Goal 2–0 3–2
Ball Possession 58–42 —
Corners 4–2 2–3
Attacks 65–37 45–44
Match statistics
6 Corners 5
1 Penalty 0
3 Substitution 3
110 Attacks 81
42 Dangerous Attacks 35
5 On Target 2
10 Off Target 5
29% Ball Possession 71%
15 Shots Total 7
5 Shots On Goal 2
5 Shots Off Goal 3
5 Shots Blocked 2
10 Shots Inside Box 6
5 Shots Outside Box 1
15 Fouls 13
6 Corners 5
0 Offsides 2
53% Ball Possession 47%
1 Yellow Cards 1
1 Saves 4
426 Passes Total 375
350 Passes Accurate 298
Line-ups 4-2-3-1  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Mali · 4-2-3-1
16 D. Diarra
26 W. Coulibaly 5 A. Diaby 15 M. Fofana 3 A. Dante
20 M. Sangare 23 A. Dieng
17 L. Sinayoko 19 K. Doumbia 7 D. Nene
9 El Touré
Zambia · 4-2-3-1
1 W. Mwanza
2 M. Banda 6 B. Sakala 21 D. Chanda 8 L. Musonda
25 O. Tembo 5 M. Chaiwa
9 L. Banda 17 K. Kangwa 10 F. Sakala
20 P. Daka
Mali
Substitutes
  • 21 Gaoussou Diarra
  • 8 Mahamadou Doumbia
  • 4 Amadou Haidara
  • 1 Ismael Diawara
  • 22 Mamadou Samassa
  • 2 Hamari Traoré
  • 28 Nathan Gassama
  • 25 Ousmane Camara
  • 14 Mamadou Camara
  • 24 Ibrahima Sissoko
  • 13 Fodé Doucouré
  • 12 Mohamed Camara
  • 11 Lassana Coulibaly
  • 18 Mamadou Doumbia
  • 27 Gaoussou Diakite
Zambia
Coach
Avraham Grant
Substitutes
  • 11 Joseph Sabobo
  • 28 David Simukonda
  • 19 Kennedy Musonda
  • 18 Francis Mwansa
  • 16 Lawrence Mulenga
  • 14 Kabaso Chongo
  • 22 David Hamansenya
  • 4 Frankie Musonda
  • 26 Joseph Liteta
  • 15 Given Kalusa
  • 3 Obino Chisala
  • 12 Wilson Chisala
  • 7 Jack Lahne
  • 27 Eliya Mandanji
Substitutions
  • 67' ↑ J. Sabobo ↓ L. Banda Zambia
  • 67' ↑ D. Simukonda ↓ M. Chaiwa Zambia
  • 76' ↑ M. Doumbia ↓ D. Nene Mali
  • 76' ↑ G. Diarra ↓ E. B. Toure Mali
  • 78' ↑ K. Musonda ↓ F. Sakala Zambia
  • 86' ↑ A. Haidara ↓ K. Doumbia Mali
Cards
  • 65' A. Dieng Mali
  • 69' D. Simukonda Zambia
Head-to-head
Mali 0 1 draws 0 Zambia
2025-12-22 Mali vs Zambia 1 - 1
Recent form
Mali L D W D W
Zambia L D L D L
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Mali vs Zambia?
Mali drew 1-1 against Zambia on 22 December 2025.
Who won Mali vs Zambia?
Neither — the match finished 1-1.
Where was Mali vs Zambia played?
The match was played at Stade Mohamed V.
Who had more possession in Mali vs Zambia?
Zambia had 71% of possession, compared to 29% for the other side.