Mali host Rwanda on Friday, 13 November 2026, in the third round of CAN 2027 qualifying, with both sides level on six points at the top of Group K.
The Eagles will aim to use home advantage to move clear at the summit, while the Amavubi are looking to extend their strong start to the qualifying campaign.
Mali manager could name a side featuring several established 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 anchor the midfield and Innocent Nshuti leading the attack.
Probable line-ups
Mali: Djigui Diarra, Hamari Traore, Ousmane Camara, Souleymane Sagnan, Nathan Gassama, Aliou Dieng, Mahamadou Doumbia, Mamadou Sangare, Nene Dorgeles, Lassine Sinayoko, Gaoussou Diarra.
Rwanda: Fiacre Ntwari, Fitina Omborenga, Ange Mutsinzi, Thierry Manzi, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Djihad Bizimana, Bonheur Mugisha, Steve Rubanguka, Gilbert Mugisha, Joy-Lance Mickels, Innocent Nshuti.
