And that’s full time in Port Elizabeth. Mali secure all three points following the late strike from Keita and now find themselves at the summit of Group B ahead of their encounter with Ghana. Niger will take some positives from the defeat, but now need to secure a win over DR Congo if they hope of making it to the next stage.

Goal scored by S Keita at 83:33″ for Mali –  Goal by Seydou Keita(Mali) left-footed (low centre of goal) from centre of penalty area (12 yards).Mali 1-0 Niger.

 

 

Match Statistics

Mali                                                   Niger

53%              possession              47%

23(9)            shots (on goal)       6(3)

9                    fouls                          12

8                    corner kicks             5

–                     off-sides                    1

4                    saves                          7

1                     yellow cards             2

–                     red cards                   –

 

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