Kenya women beat Mali 3-0 in the Africa Cup on Wednesday, sealing their place at the top of the table with a third consecutive win. The hosts had already fallen to Zambia a day earlier, leaving them winless after two matches. Kenya completed their double with six points from two games, while Mali remain at the bottom with none.
The result extends Kenya's impressive run, which includes victories over Zambia and Vietnam in recent weeks. Mali's recent history shows flashes of promise — three wins against Burkina-Faso, Lesotho and Burundi in 2023 — but those results now feel distant. The gap between the two sides widened further on this occasion.
Kenya's form has been steady despite occasional setbacks. They lost to Poland and Germany in 2025, yet bounced back to win their last two fixtures. Mali, by contrast, have not found a way to string results together. Their defeat to Cameroon in 2023 followed by losses to Zambia and Kenya suggests a side still searching for consistency.
What this means for the tournament is clear enough. Kenya lead the standings with a perfect record and goal difference to match. Mali sit in third place with zero points, two losses and no victories to show for their efforts so far.