Namibia vs Mali Preview | AFCON 2023

PREDICTED LINE-UPS

Namibia

PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Kazapua; Nyambe, Amutenya, Haukongo, Hanamub; Petrus; Iimbondi, Shitembi, Tjiueza, Hotto; Shalulile

Mali

PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Diarra; Traore, Kouyate, Niakate, Sacko; Samassekou; Coulibaly, Haidara; Doumbia; Sinayoko, Koita

PREDICTION

Collin Benjamin, the former Hamburg defender, guided Namibia to their historic first-ever Africa Cup of Nations victory by securing a narrow 1-0 win against Tunisia in the tournament's opening game. Despite this triumph, they faced a setback with a 4-0 defeat to South Africa. Now, they are set to encounter Mali, a team boasting an impressive midfield but lacking consistent goal-scoring prowess throughout their squad. The evident gap in quality from one position to another allows Mali to control the game, but their struggle to find goals remains apparent. With Mali already securing passage, a scenario where nothing significant occurs in this match would benefit both teams, with a draw most likely.