Morocco v Mali: kick-off time, TV channels and match preview

Morocco will face Mali in an international friendly at the Grand Stade de Tanger on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 GMT.

The match brings together two sides enjoying strong starts to their respective campaigns in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. Both teams have won their opening two games and will use this fixture to test their form and squad balance.

The game will be broadcast by Canal+ Sport Afrique, beIN SPORTS, Arryadia and Al Aoula.

Head-to-head record

Morocco have the better record in previous meetings between the two nations, although the overall contest has been relatively close.

According to CAF and FIFA data, the teams have played each other 20 times in all competitions. Morocco have won nine of those matches, while Mali have recorded six victories. The other five meetings ended in draws.

Morocco’s recent form

Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with two convincing victories in September.

The Lions of Atlas defeated Gabon 2-0 in Rabat before recording the same score against Lesotho in Bloemfontein. Those results have given Morocco a perfect start and maintained their positive momentum going into the friendly against Mali.

Their defensive performances have been a particular feature of the opening two qualifying matches, with the team yet to concede in either game.

Mali’s recent form

Mali also arrive in confident mood after winning both of their opening qualifying fixtures.

The Eagles produced an impressive 3-1 victory over Cape Verde in Bamako on 25 September. They followed that result with a 1-0 win against Liberia in the second round of matches.

The two victories have placed Mali in a strong position early in the qualifying campaign and provided positive momentum before their meeting with Morocco.

Prediction and betting odds

A draw appears to be a realistic outcome given the form of both teams. Morocco and Mali have each made successful starts to their qualifying campaigns, while both squads appear well balanced.

Morocco’s defensive solidity could be tested by Mali’s attacking efficiency, making it difficult to identify a clear favourite. A competitive match with neither side able to establish sustained control could result in the points being shared.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-2 draw.

The quoted betting odds for the match are 1.52 for a Morocco win, 3.85 for a draw and 6.80 for a Mali victory.