TLDR FEMAFOOT opened an inquiry into suspicious betting activity tied to a June 10 Ligue 1 match. The match between Afrique Football Elite and AS Korofina ended 5-3. IBIA flagged unusual, coordinated betting patterns linked to the scoreline. The case has been referred to FEMAFOOT’s Independent Ethics Commission. IBIA recorded 11 suspicious betting alerts across Africa in the second quarter of 2026.
The Malian Football Federation, known as FEMAFOOT, has opened an inquiry into a Ligue 1 match. The investigation follows reports of unusual betting activity.
The match took place on June 10, 2026. It was played between Afrique Football Elite and AS Korofina, and ended with a 5-3 scoreline.
FEMAFOOT announced the inquiry on August 28, 2026. The announcement came one day after AS Korofina’s management responded publicly to comments from its president.
The president, Mahazou Cisse, is also known as Baba Cisse. FEMAFOOT said his remarks were made in his role as Federation president, not as head of FC Mali Coura.
The Federation said the comments were meant to protect the integrity of national competitions. Officials stressed the statements were not a judgment against AS Korofina.
What Triggered the Alert
The inquiry followed alerts from international monitoring groups. The International Betting Integrity Association, known as IBIA, flagged unusual and coordinated betting patterns.
The patterns were tied to the 5-3 scoreline and related betting markets. IBIA passed this information to FEMAFOOT for review.
FEMAFOOT said the matter has been referred to its Independent Ethics Commission. The commission will hear from all parties involved before making a decision.
Officials said the process will follow existing regulations. No final ruling has been made in the case.
Betting Alerts Across Africa
IBIA reported 11 suspicious betting alerts across Africa in the second quarter of 2026. Football accounted for most