Mali are the clear favourites in Group I as they kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Mozambique at the Stade du 26 Mars on Friday, September 6.
Kick-off is at 9pm CAT (SA, GMT+2)
The Eagles werent at the best in the 2023 edition, although they still topped Group E despite winning just one of their opening three matches.
Eric Chelle guided them to the quarter-finals, but he was sacked in June after a 0-0 draw with Madagascar left the team fourth in their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.
Tom Saintfiet was appointed as his successor last month and will turn his attention to continental matters before looking to salvage their World Cup hopes.
