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

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News18•04-01-2026, 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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