Mali v Rwanda: Group K leaders meet in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Mali host Rwanda on Friday, 13 November 2026, in the third round of matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with both sides level on six points at the top of Group K.

The Aigles will be aiming to use home advantage to move clear at the summit, while the Amavubi will look to continue their strong start to the qualifying campaign.

Mali manager could name a side built around several experienced players, including Hamari Traore, Aliou Dieng, Mamadou Sangare and Lassine Sinayoko.

Rwanda are also expected to field a competitive team, with Djihad Bizimana likely to feature in midfield and Innocent Nshuti leading the attack.

Probable Mali XI: Djigui Diarra; Hamari Traore, Ousmane Camara, Souleymane Sagnan, Nathan Gassama; Aliou Dieng, Mahamadou Doumbia, Mamadou Sangare; Nene Dorgeles, Lassine Sinayoko, Gaoussou Diarra.

Probable Rwanda XI: Fiacre Ntwari; Fitina Omborenga, Ange Mutsinzi, Thierry Manzi, Emmanuel Imanishimwe; Djihad Bizimana, Bonheur Mugisha, Steve Rubanguka, Gilbert Mugisha, Joy-Lance Mickels; Innocent Nshuti.