Mali make late changes to squad ahead of CAN 2027 qualifiers

Published on: 18 September 2026

Mali have replaced El Bilal Toure and Moussa Sylla in their squad for the forthcoming international fixtures after both players withdrew from the squad named by manager Anthony Da Silva.

Schalke 04 forward Moussa Sylla will remain in Europe for family reasons, while Parma FC player El Bilal Toure has pulled out of the Mali camp for personal reasons.

Anthony Da Silva has called up forwards Sekou Koita and Mamadou Doumbia as replacements. The pair will join the Mali squad shortly before the start of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Mali are due to face Cape Verde on 25 September before travelling to Liberia for their next fixture on 29 September.

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