Mali 4-1 Mauritiana: Adama Traore seals comfortable victory with brace to send Eagles top of Group E Mali brushed aside Mauritiana in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations Adama Traore, Moussa Marega and Abdoulaye Diaby were each on target Traore hit a brace in the second half, as Moctar Sidi El Hacen hit a consolation The comfortable victory sends Mali straight to the top of Group E
By Press Association
Published: 22:58 BST, 24 June 2019 | Updated: 23:14 BST, 24 June 2019
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Mali opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a resounding 4-1 triumph over Mauritania at the Suez Stadium.
Mauritania, who are making their debut in the competition in Egypt, at least had one moment to cheer about in their Group E clash as they scored their first goal thanks to Moctar El Hacen's 72nd-minute spot-kick.