Mali host Rwanda in Bamako on Friday, 13 November, in a meeting between the two teams at the top of Group K in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Both nations have won their opening two matches and are level on six points, making this the first of two fixtures that will determine which side takes control of the group. The return match will be played in Rwanda four days later.
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 in Bamako and GMT, 21:00 in Kigali and 20:00 in France. The match will take place at the 26-Mars stadium in the Malian capital.
In Mali, the game will be shown on New World Sport 6 and Canal+ Sport 1. Viewers in France can watch it live on beIN SPORTS MAX 5, while subscribers will also be able to stream the match via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Anthony Da Silva, Mali’s manager, has also given an exclusive interview to Afrik-Foot ahead of the match.
The Aigles began their qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory against Cape Verde before recording a 1-0 win away to Liberia. Rwanda, managed by Stephen Constantine, also defeated Liberia 3-1 and followed that result with a 2-1 victory over Cape Verde.
That identical record has left the sides level on goal difference, with both on +3. Rwanda lead the group because they have scored five goals, one more than Mali.
Mali will also be able to call on a new addition to their squad in Mohamadou Kante of West Ham, who could make his first appearance for the national team.
The match carries added significance because a win would give either Mali or Rwanda sole possession of first place in Group K. With both teams having made perfect starts, the result could provide one side with an early advantage in the qualification race.
The teams will meet again on Tuesday, 17 November, when Rwanda host the second match of the double-header in Kigali.
