Final Friendly Matches Before AFCON 2015 Kickoff
As the countdown to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues, several national teams are making their final tactical adjustments in friendly matches scheduled for Wednesday, just days before the tournament kicks off this Saturday in Equatorial Guinea.
🔥 Featured Friendly Matches – Wednesday’s Program:
Mali vs. South Africa (Libreville)
Mali, coming off a 3–1 win against FC Akanda, now face a stronger challenge in South Africa. Bafana Bafana, still unbeaten in their preparations, held Cameroon to a 1–1 draw last weekend.Ghana vs. SC Freiburg (Germany)
The Black Stars continue their string of friendlies against European opposition. After beating Olhanense (Portugal) and drawing with Cambuur (Netherlands), Avram Grant’s side will look to sharpen their form against Bundesliga club Freiburg.Cameroon vs. CF Mounana (Gabon)
Volker Finke’s Indomitable Lions wrap up their pre-tournament preparations by taking on Gabonese club CF Mounana, hoping to find rhythm ahead of their Group D opener.
✅ Results from Tuesday’s Friendlies:
Senegal 5–2 Guinea
A dominant showing from the Lions of Teranga, with Dame Ndoye netting twice.Burkina Faso 2–0 Botswana
Goals from Jonathan Zongo and Aristide Bancé sealed another win for the 2013 AFCON runners-up.DR Congo 2–1 Apejes Mfou (Cameroon)
Firmin Mubele scored the late winner for the Leopards, who are building confidence with back-to-back friendly wins.
With just days to go, these matches provide crucial insight into the form and cohesion of the participating teams. Expect final squad tweaks and formation tests as the 16 qualified nations enter the home stretch of their AFCON 2015 preparation.
