Mali beats Rwanda 3-2 to take sole lead of CAN 2027 qualifying Group K
Mali came from behind twice at the 26-Mars Stadium in Bamako, with Kamory Doumbia equalising after a Rwandan goalkeeping error and Camara's 84th-minute strike sealing the result.
The Malian national team, the Eagles, beat Rwanda's Wasps 3-2 on Friday at the 26-Mars Stadium in Bamako in the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Rwanda led through Kwizera, who headed in from a cross in the 29th minute. Mali came from behind twice to win the match.
Tatou had crossed for Kwizera to score the opening goal. Kamory Doumbia equalised in the 43rd minute after the Rwandan goalkeeper failed to hold a free kick from Guindo. Camara's goal in the 84th minute gave Mali the win and sole leadership of Group K.
Mali had now won two of its three matches in the group, with the victory taking it ahead of Rwanda, which had also won its first two games.
Why it mattersThe win puts Mali alone at the top of Group K, with the qualifying race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations still open.