Mali and Rwanda go into half-time level at 1-1 after an evenly contested opening period in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.

Rwanda took the lead in the 29th minute when Jojea Kwizera found the net, giving the visitors an early advantage.

The Mali Eagles responded before the interval, with Doumbia scoring the equaliser in the 43rd minute.

Both sides now have 45 minutes to find a winning goal, with the outcome still finely balanced heading into the second half.