Mali
AFRICA CUP 2015
Nations Cup appearances: 8
Best result: Runners-up (1972)
Coach: Henri Kasperczak (Poland)
Key players: Seydou Keita
Fifa ranking: 49
Mali have an excellent record once they have qualified for the finals - in their eight appearances they have reached the semi-finals on six occasions.
They finished third at the last two tournaments.
The Eagles pulled off an incredible fightback against Angola in the opening match in 2010, coming back from 4:0 down with 11 minutes to go to draw 4:4.
Former France midfielder Alain Giresse has been appointed coach of Mali for a second spell.
The defending champions, Algerians Entente Setif, put aside the suspension of goalkeeper Sofiane Khedairia to force a 1:1 draw.
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Both Ghana and Mali came from behind to secure the wins that saw both nations qualify for the 2015 Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.
Mali have parted ways with coach Henryk Kasperczak.
Mali have been crowned the 2015 African Under 17 Champions after a 2:0 victory over South Africa in the final in Niamey on Sunday.
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