Mali players celebrate after the penalty shootout og the Africa Cup of Nations best of 16 soccer match between Mali and Tunisia in Casablanca, Morocco, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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News1804-01-2026, 10:07

AFCON: Senegal Dominates Sudan, 10-Man Mali Stuns Tunisia in Thrilling Quarter-Finals Push

  • Senegal, 2022 champions, defeated Sudan 3-1 with two goals from Pape Gueye, securing their AFCON quarter-final spot.
  • Mali, playing with 10 men after Woyo Coulibaly's early red card, dramatically beat Tunisia 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
  • Lassine Sinayoko's 96th-minute penalty saved Mali, forcing extra time and ultimately penalties where Djigui Diarra made crucial saves.
  • Senegal will face Mali in the quarter-finals next Friday in Tangiers, setting up a highly anticipated clash.
  • Upcoming last-16 matches include hosts Morocco vs Tanzania and South Africa vs five-time champions Cameroon.

Why It Matters: Senegal and 10-man Mali advance to AFCON quarter-finals after dramatic victories.

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