Lassana Ndiaye

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Mali advance into semis in rain-marred Guwahati after win over Ghana

Mali remained the last team standing from Africa as they prevailed over Ghana 2-1 in a FIFA U-17 World Cup quarterfinal match played amid uninterrupted rain that caused waterlogging in Guwahati on Saturday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Mali, Ghana face off in all-African battle royale for spot in the semi-finals

The northeast of India will witness an all-African battle royale between Ghana and Mali that will ensure the last team standing from the continent in the semi-finals.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Two-time champions Mali take on Iraq for a place in quarter-final

Mali's speed and stronger physique will pose a lot of threat for the Iraqi defence and it will be interesting to see how the opposition, in the absence of Mohammed Dawood, counter the Mali attackers.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Mali, Paraguay establish credentials with displays of their distinct strengths

On Monday, the men separated themselves from the boys in Group B. Mali and Paraguay did it in style, with displays of distinct strengths—one physical and the other mental.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Paraguay beat Mali in 5-goal thriller in Group B

A successful penalty strike in the second half helped Paraguay beat Mali 3-2 in an engaging FIFA U-17 World Cup Group B game, on Friday.