The highly anticipated match between Mali’s Eagles B and Nigeria’s Super Eagles during the first day of the group stage of the African Nations Football Championship (CHAN) ended in favor of Mali, with a 2-1 victory. This win boosts the confidence of Mali’s local national team as they prepare to face South Africa (the host country and group leader) in their next match on Wednesday.
Mali’s coach, Djibril Dramé, acknowledged the challenges of playing against a home team with crowd support but expressed confidence in analyzing their game and devising strategies to counter them. He also praised CAF for organizing the competition, emphasizing its role in showcasing local talents and providing African coaches the opportunity to prove their capabilities compared to European counterparts often favored for national team selections.
