Mali are among the stronger sides in African qualifying and should be too good for Liberia. Their midfield quality and physical presence tend to dominate opponents at this level.

Liberia will make it competitive early with home support behind them, but the gap in squad depth is significant. Mali should take control as the game wears on.

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