Fixtures: Dec 22 v South Africa, Marrakesh (1930), Dec 26 v Zimbabwe, Marrakesh (1930), Dec 29 v Egypt, Agadir (1930)
Qualifying: Group F winners
Results: Sudan 2-1 home 0-0 away, Niger 2-0 1-0, Ghana 1-1 1-0
Leading scorers: 2 - Mabululu, Milson, Zini
Captain: Fredy, midfielder
Coach: Patrice Beaumelle (FRA)
Rankings: 18 Africa, 89 world
Previous appearances: 9
Best placing: Quarter-finalists 2008, 2010, 2024
Most goals scored: Mali 4-4 (2010)
Most goals conceded: Ivory Coast 2-5 (1998)
Popular name: Black Sable Antelopes