Mali secured a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in a CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualification match on October 12, 2024. The single-goal margin was enough for Mali to claim all three points at home in a tightly contested encounter. The Eagles found the breakthrough in the first half with a decisive goal, which ultimately separated the two sides. Guinea-Bissau fought hard and created chances to equalize, but they were met by a resolute Malian defense and an in-form goalkeeper. The 1-0 scoreline reflects a match where Mali did just enough to win, a result that strengthens their position in the qualification table as Guinea-Bissau rues missed opportunities.