Football CHAN 2014: the 23 Eagles of Mali

mali-afcon-squad2012The 3rd edition of the CHAN (African Nations Cup) is expected to kick off in 5 days hence in South Africa. A competition exclusively for players evolving in the national championships of their respective countries. Mali, getting prepared for the tournament, unveiled their 23 men to rally Cape Town.

Coach Djibril Drame can count on nine elements of State Malien, Malian reigning champions. Eagles will be based in Cape Town where they will face the host country, Mozambique and Nigeria.

Goalkeepers: Soumaïla Diakité ( Mali Stadium ) , Cheick Oumar Bathily ( Djoliba ) Berthé Germain ( Eleven Creators ) .

Defenders: Ousmane Keita ( Djoliba ) , Souleymane Konaté ( Mali Stadium ) Bourama Coulibaly ( Mali Stadium ) Issaka Samaké ( Mali Stadium ) , Mahamadou Traoré ( Djoliba ) , Idrissa Sangare (COB) , Oumar Kone ( Mali Stadium ) .

Midfielders: Cheick Mohamed Cherif Doumbia ( Mali Stadium ) Ibourahima Sidibé ( Réal ) , Yaya Samaké ( Nianan ) Lassine Diarra ( Djoliba ) , Idrissa N. L. Traoré ( Djoliba ) , Hamidou Traoré ( COB) , Adama Traoré ( COB) , Abdoulaye Sissoko ( Mali Stadium ) Morimakan Koïta ( Mali Stadium ) .

Forwards: Lassana Diarra ( AS Bakaridjan ) , Hamidou Sinayoko ( Djoliba ) , Lamine Diawara ( Mali Stadium ) and Mamadou Sidibé (AS Police).


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