Mali achieved a narrow 1-0 victory over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the sole goal scored by Saratou Traore in first-half stoppage time. Despite differing tactical approaches, Mali's speed and strength proved superior to Tanzania's patient passing game, which lacked effectiveness. Both teams faced challenges with limited crowd support in a mostly empty stadium. Mali joins South Africa in leading Group C with three points, while Tanzania prepares for another challenging match against South Africa after this loss.
Saratou Traore's goal in first-half stoppage time secured Mali's narrow victory over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Mali's pace and physicality proved decisive against Tanzania's more patient style, as they created more opportunities throughout the match.
The only goal of the match came from Traore in the first minute of stoppage time, highlighting Tanzania's failure to clear a free-kick.
With this victory, Mali joins South Africa on three points in Group C after South Africa defeated Ghana 2-0.
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