Mali have officially announced their squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as head coach Tom Saintfiet named a competitive group of 28 players aiming to make a strong impact on the continental stage.
The Belgian tactician has assembled a balanced squad blending European experience, domestic talent, and proven African performers. Several familiar names from Ligue 1 headline the list, highlighting Mali’s strong ties with French football.
A Squad Built on Experience and Youth
Among the notable inclusions is Hamari Traoré, the Paris FC full-back whose leadership will be key at the back. Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré, RB Leipzig’s Amadou Haidara, and Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma also feature, despite recent controversy surrounding the former Lille man.
Offensively, Mali will rely on the creativity of Kamory Doumbia, the explosiveness of El Bilal Touré, and the consistency of Lassine Sinayoko, giving the Eagles multiple attacking options heading into the tournament.
Mali Squad List for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers
- Djigui Diarra (Young Africans)
- Ismael Diawara (Sirius)
- Mamadou Samassa (Laval)
Defenders
- Sikou Niakaté (Braga)
- Abdoulaye Diaby (Grasshopper)
- Woyo Coulibaly (Sassuolo)
- Fodé Doucouré (Le Havre)
- Hamari Traoré (Paris FC)
- Nathan Gassama (Baltika Kaliningrad)
- Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution)
- Ousmane Camara (Angers)
- Amadou Dante (Arouca FC)
Midfielders
- Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig)
- Lassane Coulibaly (Lecce)
- Mohamed Camara (Al Sadd)
- Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)
- Aliou Dieng (Al Ahly)
- Yves Bissouma (Tottenham)
- Mahamadou Doumbia (Al-Ittihad)
- Ibrahima Sissoko (Bochum)
Forwards
- Nene Dorgeles (Fenerbahçe)
- Gaoussou Diarra (Feyenoord)
- Mamadou Camara (Laval)
- Kamory Doumbia (Stade Brestois)
- El Bilal Touré (Besiktas)
- Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)
- Lassine Sinayoko (AJ Auxerre)
- Gaoussou Diakité (Lausanne Sport)
Mali’s Ambitions at CAN 2025
With a squad combining physical power, technical quality, and international experience, Mali enter AFCON 2025 as a serious contender. The Eagles will look to go deep in the tournament and challenge Africa’s elite on Moroccan soil.
