Mali boss Anthony Da Silva names squad for Rwanda double-header

Mali manager Anthony Da Silva has announced his squad for the crucial two-legged meeting with Rwanda in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The matches are scheduled to take place in November 2026, with the first leg on 13 November and the return fixture on 17 November.

Da Silva, the Portuguese coach, has largely maintained continuity in his selection while retaining several experienced players who compete in major European leagues.

The selected players are expected to report for international duty shortly before beginning preparations for the two matches. The stadiums where the fixtures will be played will be confirmed soon by the Confederation of African Football authorities.

Mali squad

Goalkeepers

– Mamadou Samassa (Stade Lavallois) – Djigui Diarra (Young Africans) – Emile Doucoure (KRC Genk)

Defenders

– Ousmane Camara (Angers SCO) – Modibo Sagnan (Rizespor) – Daouda Guindo (Stade de Reims) – Amadou Dante (Zbrojovka) – Hamari Traore (Paris FC) – Nathan Gassama (Baltika Kaliningrad) – Check Keita (Royal Charleroi SC) – Fode Doucoure (FC Nantes)

Midfielders

– Aliou Dieng (Valence FC) – Amadou Haidara (RC Lens) – Mohamadou Kante (West Ham) – Kamory Doumbia (Stade Brestois 29) – Mamadou Sangare (Brentford FC) – Ousmane Diakite (West Bromwich Albion)

Forwards

– Lassine Sinayoko (Paris FC) – Moussa Yeo (Swansea) – Gaoussou Diakite (Salzburg) – Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) – Dorgeles Nene (Fenerbahce SK) – Gaoussou Diarra (Feyenoord Rotterdam) – Mamadou Camara (Montpellier HSC)

The two fixtures against Rwanda form part of Mali’s campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The opening match will be played on 13 November 2026, followed four days later by the second leg on 17 November 2026.

CAF is yet to announce the official venues for both matches.