Mali chop Madagascar 4-1 for inside di 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, showin' everybody for Africa say dem mean business. Di match happen for Bamako, Stade du 26 Mars, wey get 60,000 people dey cheer dem.
From di start, Mali show say dem dey in charge. Lassine Sinayoko score di first goal for di 12th minute, make fans happy well well. Madagascar try hard, but Mali too strong for dem dat day.
Mali dey press Madagascar tirelessly, dey circulate di ball well. Nene Dorgeles score di second goal for di 40th minute, before half time reach. For di second half, Mali continue to dey control di game.
Although Madagascar fight back small, Mali score two more goals to seal di win. Dis victory put Mali in a strong position to qualify for di World Cup. Di match show say Mali dey grow as one of Africa's best teams.
Mali vs Madagascar Lineups
Mali: Mamadou Samassa, W. Coulibaly, O. Camara, M. Fofana, A. Dante, Aliou Dieng, Mohamed Sangaré, Lassine Sinayoko, Kamory Doumbia, Nene Dorgelès, Lassine Coulibaly.
Madagascar: G. Dupire, R. Randriamananjara, Andy Pelmard, Sandro Tremoulinas, M. Jean-Pierre, Rayan Raveloson, Marco Ilaimaharitra, C. Couturier, E. Raheriniaina, T. Iva, B. Adinany.
Mali get strong defense and good midfield, wey make dem hard to beat. Madagascar dey rely on quick passing and counter-attack, but e no work well against Mali.
Overall, Mali deserve di win, dem play better football and show say dem dey serious about qualifying for di World Cup.