Namibia vs Mali Preview & Prediction | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Namibia vs Mali on and what time does it start? Namibia vs Mali will take place on Wednesday 24th January, 2024 – 17:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Namibia vs Mali? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Namibia vs Mali on in the UK? Namibia vs Mali will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Namibia vs Mali in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Namibia vs Mali live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
NAMIBIA
Collin Benjamin has one key injury issue for this weekend with Ryan Nyambe being forced off mid-way through the second-half, being replaced by Joslin Kamatuka. Both Petrus Shitembi and Absalom Iimbondi were replaced at half-time but they are expected to be available for this one.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Kazapua; Nyambe, Amutenya, Haukongo, Hanamub; Petrus; Iimbondi, Shitembi, Tjiueza, Hotto; Shalulile
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Nyambe (Injured)
MALI
Yves Bissouma was dropped to the bench for Mali’s second game of the tournament against Tunisia but the Tottenham midfielder will be pushing to return to the team, albeit both Amadou Haidara and Diadie Samassekou performed well.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Diarra; Traore, Kouyate, Niakate, Sacko; Samassekou; Coulibaly, Haidara; Doumbia; Sinayoko, Koita
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Former Hamburg defender Collin Benjamin led Namibia to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations victory as they edged past Tunisia by a goal to nil in their opening game of this tournament. However, they were then hammered 4-0 by South Africa. They now face a Mali side that have an excellent midfield with a few other decent players dotted around their squad. That gulf in quality, though, from position to position, means they can control a game but lack goals. Mali are already through and nothing happening in this game would suit both teams.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
