A crushing 1-0 first leg defeat in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff duel against Tunisia has Mali’s hopes of qualifying for their first ever World Cup on the verge of collapse. However, Les Aigles are not deterred from accomplishing their dream as there is still hope for the talented West African team to overturn the deficit when the teams meet again in Tunisia on Tuesday. CAF Online speaks with captain Hamari Traoré and striker Ibrahima Koné, who maintain the team’s confidence leading into the second leg.
Mali made a false start which they will rectify in Tunisia
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