The Outsiders · Nation to Glory
Take Mali to Glory
“youth-tournament conquerors”
Mali — youth-tournament conquerors. The future arrives here first. The bookmakers file them under the outsiders at 250/1 – 500/1.
▶ Play as Mali
- The bookmakers
- The Outsiders — 250/1 – 500/1
- The federation's target
- Get out of the group
- Your spine
- a keeper with the calm of the Niger at dusk in goal · a mountain relocated from Bamako at the back · Seydou Keita, but argumentative in midfield · Kanouté, but louder up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Mali can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Mali
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting