Cabo Verde Women 0-1 Mali Women: Mali edge tight WAFCON qualifying opener

The first leg of the CAF Women's African Cup of Nations qualifying tie between Cabo Verde Women and Mali Women ended in a narrow but valuable victory for the visitors. Mali claimed a 1-0 win on 25 October 2025, ensuring they return home for the second leg with a slender advantage and the crucial away-goal cushion removed from the equation.

Match overview

Played in a tense, physically demanding atmosphere, the match was far from a classic. Cabo Verde, appearing in a competitive international fixture with growing confidence, set up defensively and looked to frustrate Mali's creative midfielders. The hosts had chances in the first half, but their finishing lacked composure, while Mali grew into the contest after the interval.

The only goal arrived midway through the second half when a well-worked move down the right flank caught the Cabo Verde defence flat-footed. Mali forward Korotoumou Kone was the beneficiary, turning in a low cross from close range to spark celebrations in the away section. From that moment, Mali controlled the tempo, smartly managing the final 20 minutes to keep their clean sheet intact.

Key stats and implications

Possession: Mali had roughly 58%, reflecting their growing control after half-time.
Shots on target: Cabo Verde registered 3 attempts on target, Mali 4.
Second leg scenario: Mali lead 1-0 on aggregate; a draw in the return leg would be enough for them to progress.

For Cabo Verde, the narrow margin leaves the tie far from over. They will be encouraged by their defensive organisation against higher-ranked opposition, but they will need to find more ruthlessness in the final third if they are to turn the tie around. The second leg in Mali promises to be a stern examination of their progress on the continental stage.

Mali, meanwhile, will be pleased with their professionalism in what could have been a banana-skin fixture. Their squad depth and experience in WAFCON qualifying showed through when it mattered most, and they now hold the upper hand in the race for a place at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Senegal Women vs Cote d'Ivoire Women Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Senegal Women vs Cote d'Ivoire Women fixture is part of the CAF Women's African Cup of Nation during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, CAF Women's African Cup of Nation fixtures, match statistics, CAF Women's African Cup of Nation standings and CAF Women's African Cup of Nation match results for Senegal Women vs Cote d'Ivoire Women on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Oct 24, 2025

Competition: CAF Women's African Cup of Nation

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