The Malian national team secured a 2-1 victory against Rwanda during the third day of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Despite facing challenges such as limited training due to the rainy season, Coach Patrice Carteron praised the team’s resilience and unity. He specifically mentioned the positive influence of experienced players like Seydou Keita and Mohamed Sissoko, emphasizing the strong team spirit that was cultivated during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). With this win, Mali currently leads Group H with 6 points.