Match report

Comoros and Mali Draw 0-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Comoros
Comoros
0–0
FT
Mali
Mali
Dec 29, 2025

Comoros and Mali played to a 0-0 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations match. Despite numerous substitutions and key yellow cards, neither team managed to break the deadlock. A. Haidara was sent off late in the game, adding to the defensive intensity.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Comoros 0-0 Mali
  • • K. Toibibou (Comoros) and M. Camara (Mali) received yellow cards in the first half
  • • A. Haidara (Mali) was sent off with a red card in the 88th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Y. Bissouma (Mali) and Ismaël Boura (Comoros)

Lineups

Comoros

Starting XI

  • 16 Y. Pandor (G)
  • 15 B. Youssouf (D)
  • 4 K. Toibibou (D)
  • 5 A. Soilihi (D)
  • 8 Y. Kari (D)
  • 3 A. Abdallah (D)
  • 7 F. Selemani (M)
  • 28 Z. Youssouf (M)
  • 18 Y. Bourhane (M)
  • 17 M. Maolida (F)
  • 11 R. Said (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Anzimati-Aboudou
  • 1 S. Ben Boina
  • 2 I. Boura
  • 22 S. Bakari
  • 12 K. M'Dahoma
  • 25 I. Mohamed
  • 14 R. Vita
  • 13 A. Ahmed
  • 27 R. Lutin
  • 10 Y. M'Changama
  • 6 I. Mohamed
  • 26 R. Mroivili
  • 9 A. Ali
  • 21 El Fardou Ben
  • 20 Z. Amir

Mali

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Diarra (G)
  • 13 F. Doucoure (D)
  • 5 A. Diaby (D)
  • 25 O. Camara (D)
  • 28 N. Gassama (D)
  • 12 M. Camara (M)
  • 10 Y. Bissouma (M)
  • 20 M. Sangare (M)
  • 19 K. Doumbia (M)
  • 7 D. Nene (M)
  • 17 L. Sinayoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Diawara
  • 22 M. Samassa
  • 3 A. Dante
  • 15 M. Fofana
  • 6 S. Niakate
  • 2 H. Traore
  • 11 L. Coulibaly
  • 27 G. Diakite
  • 8 M. Doumbia
  • 4 A. Haidara
  • 24 I. Sissoko
  • 14 M. Camara
  • 21 G. Diarra
  • 18 M. Doumbia
  • 9 E. B. Toure

Timeline

  1. Comoros
    34' Comoros Card · Yellow Card
    K. Toibibou

    Persistent fouling

  2. Mali
    47' Mali Card · Yellow Card
    M. Camara

    Foul

  3. Comoros
    57' Comoros subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Soilihi · On: Ismaël Boura
  4. Comoros
    58' Comoros subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Maolida · On: E. Fardou Ben Mohamed
  5. Mali
    63' Mali subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Bissouma · On: M. Doumbia
  6. Mali
    70' Mali subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Camara · On: A. Haidara
  7. Mali
    70' Mali subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Nene · On: G. Diarra
  8. Comoros
    72' Comoros subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zaydou Youssouf · On: Y. M'Changama
  9. Comoros
    72' Comoros subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Bourhane · On: Iyad Mohamed
  10. Comoros
    79' Comoros Card · Yellow Card
    Ismaël Boura

    Foul

  11. Mali
    83' Mali subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mamadou Sangare · On: Lassana Coulibaly
  12. Mali
    83' Mali subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Sinayoko · On: Mamadou Camara
  13. Comoros
    84' Comoros subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Youssouf · On: S. Bakari
  14. Mali
    87' Mali Var · Card upgrade
    A. Haidara
  15. Mali
    88' Mali Card · Red Card
    A. Haidara

    Foul

  16. Comoros
    90'+1 Comoros Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fardou Ben Mohamed

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Comoros Mali
Fouls 22 8
Pass Accuracy 74% 88%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 5 13
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 305 653
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 1 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 226 572
Shots Inside Box 3 3
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The sending off of A. Haidara in the 88th minute shifted the momentum towards Comoros, who were forced to play conservatively for the remainder of the match
  • ▸ Early yellow cards for K. Toibibou (Comoros) and M. Camara (Mali) indicated early confrontations and set the tone for a defensive game