AFCON 2012 Qualifiers : Zimbabwe defeats Mali 2-1
HARARE, Jun. 5, 2011 (AMP) — Gabon Equatorial Guinea 2012 (Qualifiers) : Zimbabwe defeated Mali by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Malians second in Group A with 6 points. Zimbabwe is third with 5 points. In their next game, Mali will meet group leaders Cape Verde on September 3, while Zimbabwe will face Liberia.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Zimbabwe at the AFCON
- 2 appearances (first in 2004)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1982)
Mali at the AFCON
- 6 appearances (first in 1972)
- 22 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1972) Fourth Place (1994, 2002, 2004)
Zimbabwe
2:1
Mali
2:1 (1:0)
- 5 June 2011
- 15:00
- Harare
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Cape Verde | 7 |
| Mali | 6 |
| Zimbabwe | 5 |
 Liberia | 1 |
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