Gabon vs Mali
head-to-head record
- Gabon wins
- 4
- Draws
- 5
- Mali wins
- 3
12 meetings, 1990 to 2018Goals: Gabon 12, Mali 11
Gabon and Mali have met 12 times since 1990. Gabon have won 4, Mali 3, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 17 November 2018, when Mali won 1–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
The 12 meetings have produced 23 goals, 1.92 per game. The biggest win is Gabon’s 2–0 in a friendly in 2001. Mali are unbeaten in the last four meetings (2 wins, 2 draws). In competitive matches, though, Mali lead 2 wins to 0.
Who has won more, Gabon or Mali?
All matches12 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies7 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Gabon 12, Mali 111.92 per game
- First meeting
- Gabon 0–0 MaliFriendly, 12 Aug 1990
- Most recent
- Gabon 0–1 MaliAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 17 Nov 2018
- Gabon’s biggest win
- Gabon 2–0 MaliFriendly, 18 Mar 2001
- Mali’s biggest win
- Gabon 0–2 MaliFriendly, 4 Jul 1993
- Most goals in a meeting
- Gabon 4–3 MaliFriendly, 25 Mar 2015
- Current run
- Mali unbeaten in 4
- Biggest upset
- Gabon 0–2 MaliFriendly, 4 Jul 1993Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 29%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Gabon 1536 (95th), Mali 1740 (48th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Gabon0Mali1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Libreville, Gabon
- Gabon0Mali0
World Cup qualifying
Franceville, Gabon
- Mali2Gabon1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Bamako, Mali
- Mali0Gabon0
World Cup qualifying
Bamako, Mali
- Gabon4Mali3
Friendly
Beauvais, France (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Gabon win and drops with every Mali win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Gabon's home games
7 matches
142
GabonDrawsMali
In Mali's home games
3 matches
111
GabonDrawsMali
At neutral venues
2 matches
200
GabonDrawsMali
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Gabon | Draws | Mali | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10–7 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–3 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0–0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 | 7 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 6 | 13 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Gabon | Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22001 to 2008 | 12018 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71995 to 2016 | 42016 to 2018 |
Penalty shootouts
- Gabon 1–1 MaliAfrica Cup of Nations, 5 Feb 2012Mali won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Gabon and Mali played each other?
12 times, starting on 12 August 1990. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 7 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Gabon and Mali?
Gabon, with 4 wins to 3. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Gabon vs Mali?
Gabon’s 2–0 win in a friendly on 18 March 2001 in Libreville.
When did Gabon and Mali last play?
On 17 November 2018 in Libreville, when Mali won 1–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Gabon and Mali?
In 5 competitive matches, Gabon have 0 wins, Mali have 2, and 3 ended level.
Have Gabon and Mali met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently at the Africa Cup of Nations on 5 February 2012, when Mali won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every Gabon vs Mali result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabon | 0–1 | Mali | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 0–0 | Mali | World Cup qualifying | Franceville, Gabon | |
| Mali | 2–1 | Gabon | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Bamako, Mali | |
| Mali | 0–0 | Gabon | World Cup qualifying | Bamako, Mali | |
| Gabon | 4–3 | Mali | Friendly | Beauvais, France (neutral) | |
| Gabon | 1–1Mali on pens | Mali | Africa Cup of Nations | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 1–0 | Mali | Friendly | Mantes-la-Ville, France (neutral) | |
| Gabon | 2–0 | Mali | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 1–1 | Mali | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Mali | 1–2 | Gabon | Friendly | Bamako, Mali | |
| Gabon | 0–2 | Mali | Friendly | Moanda, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 0–0 | Mali | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon |
Recent form
Gabon
- Wv NigerAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lat MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dv Trinidad and TobagoFIFA Series2–2Mon 30 Mar 2026
- Lat UzbekistanFIFA Series1–3Fri 27 Mar 2026
- Lv Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of Nations2–3Wed 31 Dec 2025
Mali
- Dat MoroccoFriendly1–1Sun 4 Oct 2026
- Wat LiberiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv Cape VerdeAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying3–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lv IranFriendly0–2Thu 4 Jun 2026
- Dat RussiaFriendly0–0Tue 31 Mar 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.