Mali’s eagles reveal starting XI for international friendly against Iran

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The Mali national football team, known as the Eagles, is currently intensifying their preparations in Antalya, Turkey. They are gearing up for an international friendly match against Iran, scheduled for Thursday at 16:30 GMT. For this significant encounter, Mali’s technical staff has strategically selected a competitive and well-balanced starting lineup. The objective is clear: blend a rigorous defensive foundation with dynamic attacking prowess on the wings to establish control and dictate the pace from the initial moments of play.

Taking to the pitch, the Eagles’ goal will be under the protection of D. Diarra (16). A robust defensive quartet will feature N. Gassama (4), K. Sidibe (6), O. Camara (5), and W. Coulibaly (26). In the heart of the midfield, captain A. Dieng (23) will lead the orchestration, ably supported by L. Coulibaly (11) and M. Sangaré (8), ensuring smooth transitions forward. The attacking third will be spearheaded by the formidable trio of G. Diarra (21), G. Diakité (17), and M. Doumbia (18), poised to create scoring opportunities.

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