Mali women defeated Zambia women 3-0 in the Africa Cup on Monday, 1 September 2026. The result leaves the visitors level on points with the hosts after two matches each.
Before kick-off, Zambia sat second in the table with three points from one win and one defeat. Mali arrived third after losing both opening fixtures without scoring. The final score means the two sides now share the same point tally, though the hosts retain their higher position.
Zambia's recent form has been inconsistent. They beat Burkina Faso 3-0 and Mali 3-1 in their last two wins, but also dropped points against Ghana and lost to Kenya. Mali have struggled for results, losing to Tunisia and Kenya in back-to-back defeats before finding some success against Burundi and Burkina Faso.
The away win gives Mali something to build on after a difficult start to the tournament. Zambia will look to bounce back from the defeat as they continue their campaign. Both teams face another round of matches to determine their final standing.
The result keeps the table tight at the top. With three points now separating the top two positions, every match matters as the tournament progresses towards its conclusion.