Mali will want to shake off the tag of perennial underachievers at this year's African Nations Cup.
Mali striker Freddie Kanoute is delighted that his team managed to qualify for the African Cup of Nations.
Didier Drogba has explained why he was not chosen as the African Footballer of the Year.
Former West Ham and Spurs striker Fredi Kanoute has become the 2007 African Footballer of the Year.
Ivory Coast have secured top spot in Group B with a 3-0 win over Mali, who are eliminated.
The Ivory Coast and Mali battle it out for top spot in Group B on Tuesday at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations hopes are hanging by a thread after a 0-0 draw with Mali in Group B.
Nigeria will look to get their bid for Africa Cup on Nations glory back on track when they face Mali at the Sekondi Stadium.
Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch claims he was asked to help fix an African Nations game.
Mali have kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a slender 1-0 win over Benin.
Mali and Benin go head-to-head knowing that defeat could prove costly as both sides bid to upset the odds in Group B.
A tough group to call, but Nigeria and Ivory Coast should progress to the knock-out stages.
Some of the world's best players are preparing for the 26th African Cup of Nations in Ghana.
Stoke will be without Mali striker Mamady Sidibe for several weeks during the African Cup of Nations.
Sevilla star Seydou Keita has told skysports.com that he cannot wait for the next phase of the Champions League.
Djimi Traore has been left out of Mali's preliminary squad for next month's African Cup of Nations.
The African qualifying section for the 2010 World Cup has seen some interesting combinations drawn.
Stoke City forward Mamady Sidibe has revealed how he feared for his life after being attacked by Togo fans.
Berti Vogts wants to see the African Cup of Nations moved to the summer and in line with the rest of the footballing calendar.