The Eagles of Mali convincingly annihilated their visitors, Congo, 4-0 to open their AFCONQ2023 in proper flying colours inspired by Toure. AFPLigue one-based Toure proved to be the hero following his brace for the rampant Eagles who blitzed through Congo with four first-half goals. An improved display from the visitors in the second half failed to get them anywhere close to even a consolation goal as Mali defended stoutly. Pulse NigeriaGambia was made to work hard to see off South Sudan after a hard-fought and narrow 1-0 win. What the results meanAfter the opening matches in the group, Mali sits pretty at the top thanks to their superior goal difference, followed by the Gambia in second.

Source: The Star June 04, 2022 22:34 UTC