World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Mali revive hopes with a dominant 3-0 win over Comoros
Mali reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying advertising campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Comoros of their matchday 5 conflict on Thursday. The sport, played at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco, seen the Malien Eagles raise a scientific efficiency to real a crucial three aspects.
Tom Saintfiet’s facet began the match with high intensity, controlling possession, and urgent their opponents from the onset.
Their dominance paid off in the 20th minute when Nene Dorgeles latched onto a properly-positioned pass from Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma to hearth house the outlet purpose.
Mali endured to push forward, however Comoros’ defence held firm to forestall extra trouble earlier than halftime.
The Eagles resumed the 2nd half with the identical attacking intent, and it didn’t steal prolonged for them to double their lead.
Factual ten minutes after the restart, VfB Stuttgart forward El Bilal Toure set of living up Kamory Doumbia, who made no mistake to find the serve of the catch.
The pair mixed yet again in the 63rd minute, with Bissouma offering one other relief for Doumbia’s 2nd purpose of the match, sealing a comprehensive victory for Mali.
With this compulsory find, Mali climbs to fourth set in Neighborhood I with eight aspects, real in the serve of Comoros, who live third.
Madagascar and Ghana currently bear the tip two spots in the group standings.
Mali will look to manufacture on this momentum when they face the Central African Republic of their subsequent qualifier on Monday, whereas Comoros will stare redemption in opposition to Chad a day later.