WAFCON 2026: Mali Unveil 26-Player Squad for Tournament in Morocco

Mali head coach Birama Konaté has announced a 26-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as the West Africans prepare to compete in Morocco.

The Malian women's national team will head into the tournament hoping to make a strong impact after being drawn in a competitive Group D alongside Ghana, Cameroon, and Cape Verde.

Mali WAFCON 2026 Squad

Goalkeepers: Fatoumata Karentao (USFAS), Aissata Liberge (ESOF Vendée La Roche-sur-Yon, France), Goundo Samake (FE La Source).

Defenders: Kani Konte (Paris So Cœur, France), Orokia Sissoko (RC Roubaix, France), Fatou Dembele (Tenerife, Spain), Teninsoun L. Sissoko (Paris FC, France), Mariam Marega (Roubaix, France), Coulouba Sogore (AJ Auxerre, France), Aliya Rose Diagne (University DBF Allemand), Oumou Sidibe (Paris FC, France).

Midfielders: Kadiatou Diarra (Paris FC, France), Yakare Niakate (OGC Nice, France), Marine Coudon (Albi Marssac Tarn Football ASPTT, France), Coumba Dembele (Roubaix, France), Fatoumata Diarra (Tausi FC), Saratou Traore (Beijing, China), Hawa N'Diaye (USSB Berkane, Morocco), Salimata Diarra (FUS Rabat, Morocco).

Forwards: Kadidiatou Diabate (AS Mandé), Aissata Traore (Boston Legacy FC, USA), Fatoumata Niakate (RC Saint-Denis KAS KAD), Aminata Dicko (Rueil Malmaison, France), Jasmin Diop (Head Women's Football, Canada), Oumou Kone (USFAS), Agueissa Diarra.