Kenya vs Mali
head-to-head record
- Kenya wins
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Mali wins
- 3
4 meetings, 1972 to 2021Goals: Kenya 2, Mali 10
Kenya and Mali have met 4 times since 1972. Mali have won 3, Kenya 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 10 October 2021, when Mali won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.
The 4 meetings have produced 12 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is Mali’s 5–0 in World Cup qualifying in 2021. Mali are unbeaten in the last four meetings (3 wins, 1 draw). They went 31 years without meeting, between 1972 and 2004.
Who has won more, Kenya or Mali?
All matches4 matches
Competitive4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Kenya 2, Mali 103.00 per game
- First meeting
- Kenya 1–1 MaliAfrica Cup of Nations, 26 Feb 1972
- Most recent
- Kenya 0–1 MaliWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Oct 2021
- Mali’s biggest win
- Mali 5–0 KenyaWorld Cup qualifying, 7 Oct 2021
- Most goals in a meeting
- Mali 5–0 KenyaWorld Cup qualifying, 7 Oct 2021
- Current run
- Mali unbeaten in 4
- TFN Elo rating now
- Kenya 1454 (119th), Mali 1740 (48th)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- Kenya0Mali1
World Cup qualifying
Nairobi, Kenya
- Mali5Kenya0
World Cup qualifying
Agadir, Morocco (neutral)
- Kenya1Mali3
Africa Cup of Nations
Bizerte, Tunisia (neutral)
- Kenya1Mali1
Africa Cup of Nations
Yaoundé, Cameroon (neutral)
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Kenya's home games
1 match
001
KenyaDrawsMali
At neutral venues
3 matches
012
KenyaDrawsMali
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Kenya | Draws | Mali | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2–4 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–6 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Kenya | Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 32004 to 2021 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 11972 | 41972 to 2021 |
Top scorers in Kenya vs Mali
- 1Ibrahima KonéMali4(1 penalty)
- 2Frédéric KanoutéMali2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 4 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Kenya and Mali played each other?
4 times, starting on 26 February 1972. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 0 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Kenya and Mali?
Mali, with 3 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Kenya vs Mali?
Mali’s 5–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 7 October 2021 in Agadir.
When did Kenya and Mali last play?
On 10 October 2021 in Nairobi, when Mali won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.
Every Kenya vs Mali result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 0–1 | Mali | World Cup qualifying | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| Mali | 5–0 | Kenya | World Cup qualifying | Agadir, Morocco (neutral) | |
| Kenya | 1–3 | Mali | Africa Cup of Nations | Bizerte, Tunisia (neutral) | |
| Kenya | 1–1 | Mali | Africa Cup of Nations | Yaoundé, Cameroon (neutral) |
Recent form
Kenya
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.