Live : Good Start For Mali

The Eagles of Mali have begun the Total African Nations Championship well. They beat the Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 in the second group B game in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the Yaounde Omnisports Stadium on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The victory came as surprise for the Malian fans as they were eager to see their team win. The encounter began with the two sides determined to win. The Malians started off well dominating the game with a good play style. But they squandered their opportunities. 
The Stallions of Burkina Faso equally put up good performances but they lost their chances. Each side tried to impose its own play style but the competition was though as each team wanted to grab the three points of the day. Mali had an opportunity at the 43rd minute when Siaka Bagayoko almost scored the curtain raiser through a free kick but the opportunity was lost. The teams separated at half time on a 0-0 score margin. 
On resumption, both sides struggled to have control of the game as they played with more determination. Mali however dominated and had another scoring chance at the 52nd minute through Mamadou Coulibaly which was squandered. Coach Abdoulaye Konate of Mali...