The Eagles of Mali are currently honing their strategy in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of a highly anticipated international friendly match against Iran. This significant encounter is scheduled for Thursday at 16:30 GMT. For this high-stakes fixture, the Malian technical coaching staff has meticulously crafted a formidable and balanced starting eleven, designed to combine robust defensive stability with dynamic attacking prowess on the flanks. Their clear objective is to dictate the tempo of the game right from the opening whistle.
As depicted in the official visual, the goal will be expertly defended by D. Diarra, donning jersey number 16. Ahead of him, a formidable defensive line will be anchored by N. Gassama (4), K. Sidibe (6), O. Camara (5), and W. Coulibaly (26). The midfield will be skillfully marshaled by team captain A. Dieng (23), who will receive strong support from L. Coulibaly (11) and M. Sangaré (8). This trio is tasked with ensuring a smooth and effective transition to the forward line, which features an exciting attacking triumvirate comprising G. Diarra (21), G. Diakité (17), and M. Doumbia (18).
