Mali beats Rwanda 3-2 in Bamako after Amavubi twice led
Mamadou Camara headed in the winner six minutes from time, ending Rwanda's unbeaten start in Group K of 2027 AFCON qualifying.
Mali came from behind twice to beat Rwanda 3-2 in Bamako on Friday, November 13, in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Amavubi had taken the lead through Jojea Kwizera in the 28th minute and again through Phanuel Kavita, who rose above the Mali defenders to head home a corner in the 53rd minute.
Mali restored parity before halftime in the 42nd minute. Substitute Mamadou Camara then headed in a corner six minutes from time at Stade du 26 Mars, giving the hosts all three points. Rwanda lost for the first time in Group K.
The defeat ended Rwanda's perfect start to the campaign.
Why it mattersRwanda drops its first points in Group K, so its place in the qualifying table is now at risk.