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Kick off: Friday, 27 May @18:00 GMT
Venue: Stade Robert Diochon (Le Petit-Quevilly)
Live Stream: fuboTV (US), bet365 (non-US)
Head to Head Record
Mali vs Nigeria 2-1 (2014 African Nations Championship)
Mali vs Nigeria 1-4 (2013 Africa Cup of Nations)
Nigeria vs Mali 0-0 (2008 Africa Cup of Natons)
Nigeria vs Mali 2-1 (2004 Africa Cup of Nations)
Mali vs Nigeria 0-1 (2002 Africa Cup of Nations)
Nigeria vs Mali Team News
John Mikel Obi and Ahmed Musa have both been released to take part in Joseph Yobo’s testimonial game, while Aaaron Samuel has been left out of the squad. Chidozie Awaziem is a major doubt, while Victor Moses misses the Mali game with injury. Ahmed Musa is out of contention as well, while William Troost-Ekong misses the match due to club commitments. Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho and Watford striker Odion Ighalo both made the squad. Celtic defender Efe Amrose has been overlooked.
Injured: Victor Moses (20/7)
Doubtful: Chidozie Awaziem (0/0)
Suspended: None
Captain Seydou Keita has been left out of the squad, while Werder Bremen midfielder Sambou Yatabare is sidelined with injury. New names in the squad are Cheick Keita and Tiecoro Keita. Adama Tamboura, Drissa Diakite, Molla Wague and Samba Sow are all out of contention.
Injured: Sambou Yatabare (25/3)
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Quick Facts
- Under 2.5 goals were scored in each of Nigeria’s last four games
- Mali managed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last four matches
- Under 1.5 goals were scored in five of Mali’s last seven games
- Nigeria and Mali meet for the first time ever in a friendly match
- Friday’s game will be Joseph Jobo’s testimonial
Nigeria vs Mali Prediction
Nigeria are on a four-game winless run ahead of the Mali game. The Super Eagles are eager to return to winning ways, but seeing that they head into the match with a severely-weakened squad, I do not believe that home win should be considered. Mali have been impressive at the back of late and there is every chance one goal will separate the two teams in Friday’s friendly.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.60 (3/5) @bet365
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