Senegal edge Mali to book semi-final spot
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Senegal have secured a place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after beating Mali in Tangier. Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half by tapping in from close range after a Djigui Diarra error before Mali captain Yves Bissouma was shown a second yellow card in first-half stoppage time.
Here is all you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clash between Mali and Senegal: preview, head-to-head record, recent results and live streaming information
Mali vs Senegal will kick off at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco. The match will be available to watch on multiple TV channels and streaming services in the United States and in other countries.
In the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali has earned a rare reputation at this stage of the competition. Including the 2025 AFCON, the Eagles have reached the quarter-finals eight times,
Senegal were far from perfect on the night, but did just enough to keep their heads above water. They were helped to that end by Yves Bissouma, who was shown a pair of yellow cards in the first half to leave his team-mates shorthanded.
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Mali and Burkina Faso have said they are imposing a travel ban on U.S. citizens in response to an equivalent measure announced by the Trump administration earlier this month
The coach dismisses any disciplinary sanction and stands by a straightforward tactical decision for the quarter-final.Nicolas Jackson / SenegalPape Thiaw made a point of clarifying Nicolas