Mali shock Nigeria: Morocco, Zimbabwe draw

Mali brew up one of the earliest shockers of the CHAN tournament when they beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in the second game of Group A at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.

Goals from Abdoulaye Sissoko in the 17th minute and a second half cracker from roving left winger Adama Traore gave Mali a stunning start to the competition.

Mali took the lead in the 17th minute with a ferocious drive from Sissoko after breaking free on the right flank after Mali had cut open the Nigeria defence.

His fierce shot gave Chigozie Agbim no chance from inside the box.

Nigeria urgently hit back with a glancing header from substitute Fuad Salami to set up a frantic finish.

In the first  Group B game played yesterday Morocco were held to a goalless encounter at the Athlone Stadium.