Here are key details every fan should know ahead of the highly anticipated Nigeria vs Mali international friendly fixture.
After their heartbreaking Africa Cup of Nations final defeat by hosts Ivory Coast in February 2024, the Super Eagles managed to bounce back by beating rivals Ghana and would also be looking to build on that in the fixture against Mali which will be played today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Interim boss Finidi George led the team to victory against Ghana on Friday, March 22, 2024, with goals from Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman, despite a last-minute penalty from Jordan Ayew.
George will be hoping for another impressive performance and result against Mali today to further strengthen his chances of holding a permanent role as the head coach of the team ahead of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
What time is the Nigeria vs Mali Match?
Nigeria vs Mali will be played today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10 pm West Africa Time in Morocco. The Super Eagles are facing another friendly match tonight in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh. This match follows their narrow win over fierce rivals Ghana on Friday at the same venue.
Injury and Team news for Nigeria ahead of fixture against Mali
Nigeria was already without a host of players against Ghana on Friday, including attacking talisman Victor Osimhen and captain William Troost-Ekong. Samuel Chukwueze, Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Tyronne Ebuehi and Gabriel Osho are also sidelined. The list however got worse with Fulham’s Calvin Bassey and Brentford’s Frank Onyeka also leaving the camp before the fixture today.
Injury and Team news for Mali ahead of fixture against Nigeria
Monaco midfielder Mohamed Camara will not be able to play for Mali tonight due to a knee injury. During this international window, there has been a lot of discussion about the unexpected decision not to include Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma in the squad. Mali manager Eric Chelle said, “He, like many other players, deserves to be selected, but it’s simply a matter of choice. At the moment, there are players in my diamond who are a bit more secure. This does not imply that he will not be called up again.”
How and where to watch Nigeria vs Mali
The official social media platform of the Super Eagles of Nigeria confirmed in a post that the fixture would be streamed HERE
