Mali Women beat Cape Verde 3-2 in WAFCON group stage

Mali Women defeated Cape Verde Women 3-2 during the second round of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on August 2, 2026. The result follows a series of draws for Mali, who previously recorded scores of 2-2, 0-0, and 1-1 against Burkina Faso and Morocco.

Cape Verde Women entered the match following a 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast Women and losses to both Ivory Coast and Morocco. The victory provides Mali with a crucial result in their group campaign after a difficult run of form that included two consecutive losses prior to their recent draws.

Both sides registered five shots on target during the encounter. Mali recorded five corners compared to two for Cape Verde, while maintaining 45% possession. Cape Verde controlled 55% of the ball and finished the match with six total shots, four of which were on target.

Discipline played a role in the match as Mali Women received three yellow cards. Cape Verde Women received one yellow card. Neither team received a red card during the game.