Algeria secured a 1-0 victory over Rwanda earlier, and now they hope for a poor performance from Mali to confirm their ticket for the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Mali, under new coach Amadou Pathé Diallo, will be seeking their first victory. Benin, led by interim coach Omar Tchomogo since Amoros’ resignation, aims to make an impact in this match.
Mali Starting XI: M Samassa; O Coulibaly, A Coulibaly, M Ndiaye, A Tamboura; T Doumbia, Y Sylla, S Keita, A Traoré; Mr Dembele, Mr Samassa.
Benin Starting XI: Allagbé; Lazadi, Salomon, Adéoti, Imorou; Tchomogo, Koukou; Dossou, Sessegnon, Omotoyossi, Gestede.