The Eagles of Mali will be boosted with the availability of skipper Hamari Traore who missed the first leg due to suspension. His return will be a massive boost for the team and he has promised they will fight tooth and nail to earn a place in Qatar.
The Malians travel up North with confidence from the first leg, where they lost 1-0 at home in the play-off round qualification match for the World Cup in Qatar in November. Despite playing majority of the match with 10 men and only conceding off a bizarre own goal, Mali pushed Tunisia into their own half for most of the game.
Mali are confident they can topple Tunisia and stake a claim at a place in Qatar.
The Eagles of Mali will be boosted with the availability of skipper Hamari Traore who missed the first leg due to suspension. His return will be a massive boost for the team and he has promised they will fight tooth and nail to earn a place in Qatar.
"We are disappointed with the result but it's only the first leg. The players got their jerseys wet, we weren't able to take advantage of our opportunities. We have the means and the will to do it, to succeed in this historic qualification,” said the skipper.
Tunisia on their end will progress with any kind of draw while at worst, a 2-1 defeat will still sail them through. Mali on the other hand need to win by more than two goals.