Afrika jamanaw ka ball, Afrique nations football (Africa nations' ball, African Cup) For example: "Mali bɛ CAN na san nin. (Mali is in CAN this year.)"

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CAN is a slang term from Mali. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mali and across Africa.

CAN

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Afrika jamanaw ka ball, Afrique nations football (Africa nations' ball, African Cup)

"Mali bɛ CAN na san nin. (Mali is in CAN this year.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Can 🇱🇷 Liberia

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