After Bissouma it is the turn of another academician to be named Man of the Match.
Mali beat Mauritania with a score of 2-0. It was at the end of this match that the 27 year old striker, Moussa Doumbia, was named Man of the Match. He was the decisive passer of the first goal scored by Massadio Haïdara in the second minute. After his contribution to this goal, he was the most percussive player by using the left wing well. In the second half, Moussa Doumbia gave Mali a penalty. The Stade de Reims (France) player was brought down in the penalty area.
His availability on the pitch caused Aly Abeid and Idrissa Thiam to pick up yellow cards. Thus, at the end of the game, Moussa Doumbia was named Man of the Match Mali – Mauritania. It should be noted that this is the first start for the striker in this CAN.
