Liberia - Mali

Liberia host Mali on 29 September 2026 for this Africa Cup of Nations qualification matchday 2 encounter. Both sides enter this fixture looking to establish momentum in Group K after contrasting starts to their respective campaigns in the competition. While the visitors arrive with confidence, the hosts are aiming to recover from a difficult opening result and find their footing against a side with a strong historical edge in this head-to-head rivalry.

Liberia face a significant challenge following their 3-1 defeat to Rwanda on 25 September 2026. Conversely, Mali arrive in high spirits after securing a 3-1 victory over Cape Verde on the same day. The last time these two nations met in a qualifying group was in October 2011, when they played out a 2-2 draw. With both teams eager to secure vital points, the quality of finishing will likely prove the decisive factor in this meeting.