Match info:
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Date & Time: Sunday 20 January at 20:00 EET (Egypt Time)
Mali have no injury worries as they begin their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against local rivals Niger.
The Eagles, captained by ex-Barcelona star Seydou Keita, are aiming to better their third-place finish in 2012.
New Niger coach Gernot Rohr also has a full-strength squad ahead of Sunday’s Group B clash in Durban.
Niger is looking for their first win at the finals.
Niger goalkeeper Daouda Kassaly said:
“Playing in 2012 has been positive and [the lessons] will be put to [good use] in South Africa.
“The objective of the entire team is different to last year. We will fight to qualify for the next round as we are better motivated now, and backed by the entire country.”
