After Karim Konate helped the Ivory Coast to start the AFCON with a win (after coming on the 62nd minute), Sekou Koita and Dorgeles Nene have now also had a chance to celebrate a group opening win for Mali.

The Eagles took a 2-0 win against South Africa, with the first goal coming from a Sekou Koita assist (60'). Having started the tie, our striker rattled the crossbar with a well-taken free-kick and Hamari Traore was able to turn it in from close range.

Shortly before the end of the game - with the scoreline 2-0, one Bull was exchanged for another as Dorgeles Nene came on for Sekou Koita and gained some playing time at the big tournament.

Further AFCON games from our boys

Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria
Thursday 18 January, 18:00 CET
Mali vs. Tunisia
Saturday 20 January, 21:00 CET
Ivory Coast vs. Equatorial Guinea
Monday 22 January, 18:00 CET
Mali vs. Namibia
Wednesday 24 January, 18:00 CET

2024 AFCON on TV and live stream

Anyone who wants to follow the AFCON on TV or live stream in Austria can do that on Sportdigital or DAZN.

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AFCON: Sekou Koita helps Mali to opening win