Mali vs South Africa match stats & report
2–0 Full time
Mali stats & fixtures · South Africa stats & fixtures
Mali beat South Africa 2–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations (Group Stage - 1) on 16 January 2024. South Africa had 54% of the ball.
Mali vs South Africa match statistics
- 46% Ball possession 54%
- 16 Total shots 12
- 7 Shots on target 6
- 6 Shots off target 5
- 3 Blocked shots 1
- 8 Shots inside the box 5
- 2 Corners 3
- 14 Fouls 11
- 0 Offsides 1
- 3 Yellow cards 2
- 404 Passes 482
- 79% Pass accuracy 84%
- 6 Goalkeeper saves 5
Goals and cards
- 18' Yellow card Sikou Niakaté Mali
- 43' Yellow card K. Kouyaté Mali
- 58' Yellow card M. Mvala South Africa
- 60' Goal H. Traoré Mali
- 66' Goal L. Sinayoko (assist K. Doumbia) Mali
- 77' Yellow card Siyanda Xulu South Africa
- 90+4' Yellow card L. Coulibaly Mali
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Mali
Bench L. Coulibaly , F. Diabaté , I. Sissoko , Dorgeles Nene , B. Traore , A. Danté , Y. Niakaté , Adama Traoré , M. Fofana , M. Doumbia , I. Diawara , A. Doumbia
South Africa
Bench M. Mayambela , Zakhele Lepasa , T. Morena , O. Appollis , R. Goss , V. Mothwa , N. Mobbie , G. Kekana , J. Adams , Thabang Monare , N. Sibisi , T. Mashego
Form guide
Mali at home
2–2–1 in 5 matches
- Scored
- 1.8 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 0 / 5
- Corners
- 4.8 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.8 per game
22% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 5 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
South Africa away
3–3–2 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 1.4 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 8
- Corners
- 5.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.0 per game
27% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Mali vs South Africa head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa v Mali | 2–1 |
Only 1 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.