Mali manager Anthony Da Silva has announced his squad for the decisive two-legged meeting with Rwanda in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
The fixtures are scheduled for November 2026, with the first match taking place on 13 November and the return leg following on 17 November. The stadiums for both games will be confirmed shortly by the Confederation Africaine de Football.
Da Silva has largely maintained continuity in his selection, while retaining experienced players based at clubs in some of Europe’s leading leagues. The chosen players are expected to report quickly as Mali begin preparations for the two matches.
The squad includes three goalkeepers: Mamadou Samassa of Stade Lavallois, Djigui Diarra of Young Africans and Emile Doucoure of KRC Genk.
In defence, Da Silva has selected Ousmane Camara of Angers SCO, Modibo Sagnan of Rizespor, Daouda Guindo of Stade de Reims, Amadou Dante of Zbrojovka, Hamari Traore of Paris FC, Nathan Gassama of Baltika Kaliningrad, Check Keita of Royal Charleroi SC and Fode Doucoure of FC Nantes.
The midfield options are Aliou Dieng of Valence FC, Amadou Haidara of RC Lens, Mohamadou Kante of West Ham, Kamory Doumbia of Stade Brestois 29, Mamadou Sangare of Brentford FC and Ousmane Diakite of West Bromwich Albion.
Mali’s attacking group consists of Lassine Sinayoko and Mamadou Camara, both of Paris FC and Montpellier HSC respectively, alongside Moussa Yeo of Swansea, Gaoussou Diakite of Salzburg, Mamadou Doumbia of Watford, Dorgeles Nene of Fenerbahce SK and Gaoussou Diarra of Feyenoord Rotterdam.
The two matches against Rwanda form part of Mali’s route through the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The national team will now prepare for the opening fixture on 13 November before travelling into the second leg four days later.
