The Mali Eagles are fine-tuning their preparations in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of a highly anticipated international friendly match against Iran. Scheduled for this Thursday at 16:30 GMT, the encounter sees Mali’s technical staff fielding a robust and strategically balanced starting eleven. The lineup blends a solid defensive foundation with dynamic attacking prowess, signaling the team’s clear intent to dictate the game’s tempo from the initial whistle.
As illustrated in the official visual, D. Diarra (16) will take his position between the posts. The defensive line in front of him is anchored by N. Gassama (4), K. Sidibe (6), O. Camara (5), and W. Coulibaly (26). In midfield, captain A. Dieng (23) will orchestrate play, supported by L. Coulibaly (11) and M. Sangaré (8), ensuring effective transitions to the attacking trio comprising G. Diarra (21), G. Diakité (17), and M. Doumbia (18).
