Final Mali Squad for AFCON 2025: Eagles Ready for Morocco

Mali has officially announced its final Mali squad for AFCON 2025, with a well-balanced 28-man roster aimed at making an impact in Group A of the tournament in Morocco. Head coach Tom Saintfiet confirmed the inclusion of key midfield talisman Yves Bissouma, who returns from injury to bolster the Eagles’ engine room alongside established internationals such as Amadou Haidara, Aliou Dieng, and Mohamed Camara. The squad also features experienced defenders like Hamari Traoré and emerging attacking talent including Moussa El Bilal Toure and Nene Dorgeles.

The final Mali squad for AFCON 2025 blends European-based stars with players from African and Middle Eastern leagues, creating a diverse lineup ready to compete against Zambia, hosts Morocco, and Comoros in the group stage. With group fixtures kicking off on December 22, expectations are high that the Eagles will use their depth and tactical versatility to advance in Africa’s premier football championship.

Final Mali Squad for AFCON 2025

Goalkeepers

• Djigui Diarra (Young Africans)

• Ismaël Diawara (Sirius)

• Mamadou Sawassa (Laval)

Defenders

• Ousmane Camara (Angers)

• Woyo Coulibaly (Sassuolo)

• Amadou Dante (Arouca)

• Abdoulaye Diaby (Grasshoppers)

• Fodé Doucouré (Le Havre)

• Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution)

• Nathan Gassama (Baltika)

• Sikou Niakaté (Sporting Braga)

• Hamari Traoré (Paris FC)

Midfielders

• Yves Bissouma (Tottenham Hotspur)

• Mohamed Camara (Al Sadd)

• Lassana Coulibaly (Lecce)

• Aliou Dieng (Al Ahly)

• Mahamadou Doumbia (Al Ittihad)

• Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig)

• Mamadou Sangaré (Racing Lens)

• Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum)

Forwards

• Mamadou Camara (Laval)

• Gaoussou Diakité (Lausanne Sports)

• Gaoussou Diarra (Feyenoord Rotterdam)

• Nene Dorgeles (Fenerbahçe)

• Kamory Doumbia (Stade Brestois)

• Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)

• Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre)

• Moussa El Bilal Touré (Beşiktaş)