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Eswatini v Mali Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 15:00 on Tuesday 10 September 2024.


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Eswatini v Mali Africa Cup of Nations

  • Eswatini has never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Mali has qualified for the tournament 11 times.
  • Eswatini's national football team is known as the "Sihlangu Semnikati" which means "The Shield of the Nation" in the official Swazi language.
  • Mali's national football team is nicknamed the "Les Aigles" (The Eagles) and they have reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on two occasions.
  • Eswatini's highest FIFA ranking was 99th in July 1993, while Mali's highest FIFA ranking was 23rd in August 2012.
  • Mali's most capped player in Africa Cup of Nations history is Seydou Keita, who made 36 appearances for the national team in the tournament.
  • Eswatini's home stadium for international matches is the Mavuso Sports Centre in Manzini, while Mali's home matches are typically played at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako.