On the 7th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Africa zone group I, Mali secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Comoros at the Berkane Municipal Stadium on September 4, 2025. This match highlighted the Mali Eagles’ tactical and offensive superiority, who took the lead early with a goal from Néné Dorgelès in the 28th minute. This win allows Mali to seriously challenge the tight group standings and renew their ambitions for World Cup qualification.
The Malian squad, reinforced by a solid and well-organized starting eleven, controlled the pace of the game while neutralizing Comoros’ attempts. In the second half, Mali’s dominance continued with a penalty converted by Kamory Doumbia in the 70th minute after a foul caused by Lassine Sinayoko. Minutes later, Lassana Coulibaly scored the third goal at the 76th minute, definitively sealing the match and delivering an undisputed victory to the Eagles.
With this success, Mali consolidates its third place in the highly competitive group I, totaling 12 points, just one point behind Madagascar and four points behind group leader Ghana, who still dominates the standings with 16 points. This positive momentum completely reignites Mali’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals. Upcoming matches, notably the upcoming clash against Ghana, will be crucial to confirm this resurgence and capitalize on the renewed confidence.
The official lineups revealed before the match showed a balanced Malian team, combining experience and young talents, ready to face high-level challenges. The collective performance, clinical finishing, and defensive solidity were key to the success against Comoros. This well-deserved victory provides new momentum to the Malian national team, which now aims to write a memorable chapter in these 2026 World Cup qualifiers.