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Mali Downs Malawi 3-1 to Close Each Nation’s ACN

The African Cup of Nations came to a close for both Mali and Malawi after the Malians’ 3-1 win Monday.

A first minute goal from Frederic Kanouté was augmented two minutes later by Seydou Keita.  Russel Mwafulirwa pulled Malawi within one early in the second, but a late goal from Mamadou Bagayoko gave Mali their ultimate [...]

Algeria Bounces Back With 1-0 Win Over Mali

Algeria's Rafik Halliche's first half opener held up as the Desert Foxes beat Mali, 1-0. (Photo: ZumaPress)

Algeria left the distention and disorganization of Monday’s opener behind them, using a late first half goal from Rafik Halliche to beat tactic-less Mali team, 1-0.

Coming off a surprisingly poor performance on Monday when they lost [...]

Mali's Four-Goal Comeback Launches Cup of Nations

Flávio's two goals were not enough to hold off a memorable Mali comeback (Photo: Flickr/diogooo000)

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A 95th minute goal from Mustapha Yatabaré brought Mali back from four goals down to draw Angola in the opening match of the 2010 [...]