Mali plays Kenya at in an interesting encounter in World Cup Qualification, CAF Group E, this Thursday at the Stade Adrar. The match will be played in Morocco, owing to political instability in Mali.
Mali are eyeing their second win of the process as they defeated Rwanda 1-0 in their opening game but will be determined in the field. Then Mali did not maintain on their start and were held to a goalless draw against Uganda in the second fixture.
Sheriff Tiraspol attacker Adama Traore, who has been in a splendid form of late will be expected to be back in action in this game. The presence of the attacker will be an advantage to their side compared to the defending opponents. Mali are currently at the top of the Group E table with 4 points.
Kenya on the other hand are in the second place coming to this match from back to back draws in the double fixtures. Harambee stars were held to a goalless draw in the opening fixture against Uganda before the second fixture against Rwanda. Michael Olunga and Abdul Rwatubyaye scored first-half goals to share the spoils at the Kigali Arena.
This fixture comes after the retirement of Victor Wanyama from the national football last week the once Tottenham midfielder. Harambee stars will not lack experienced players with the presence of a fine form scorer Michael Olunga.
Harambee stars are under a new manager, Engin Fırat, the German Turkish football manager who has had a very successful coaching career with a lot of international experience and success. Firat is an expert in tactics and his squad have a lot of expectations coming to this match.
Mali vs Kenya head to head
The two sides have met in two encounters and the away team is yet to register a win. Mali have the one victory to brag about and the other match ended in a draw. Kenya have been in a 6 unbeaten streak and will be looking for the points to lead the group.
- Kenya 1-3 Mali 26/01/04
Home
- Uganda 0-0 Mali
- Mali 1-0 Rwanda
- Tunisia 1-0 Mali
- Algeria 1-0 Mali
- Mali 3-0 Chad
Away
- Rwanda 1-1 Kenya
- Kenya 0-0 Uganda
- Togo 1-2 Kenya
- Kenya 1-1 Egypt
- Kenya 2-1 Tanzania
Mali team news
No injuries in this camp. Adama Traore has been called up in the squad.
Kenya team news
No reported injuries in the camp. Frank Odhiambo and Samuel Olwande have been dropped from the new manager’s list.
Prediction and Odds
- Both teams to score
- Double chance (Draw/ Kenya win)
