Mali players celebrate their opener against Zambia | Credit: CAF Media

AFCON 2025 | Group A

Results

Team1st Half2nd HalfGoalsOutcome
Mali011Draw
Zambia011Draw

Mali and Zambia shared the spoils one-all during Group A of the AFCON 2025 at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Monday afternoon.

Following a goal-less stalemate in the opening half, Lassine Sinayoko gave Mali the lead on 72 minutes.

Patson Daka salvaged a point for Zambia at the death with a pin-point header.

Mali

Aliou Dieng Midfielder 65'
Lassine Sinayoko Forward 61'

Zambia

David Simukonda Midfielder 69'
Patson Daka Forward 90+2'

Zambia returns to action on 26th December 2025 against Comoros at the Mohammed V Stadium in the early kick off.

On the same day, hosts Morocco will face Mali at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Morocco leads the group with three points. Mali and Zambia have a point apiece whilst Comoros is bottom placed with zero point.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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