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Mali errors allow Senegal to advance to AFCON semis

Senegal defeated 10-man Mali 1-0 in a tepid Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal in Tanger on Friday to become the first team to seal their place in the last four thanks to some crucial Malian errors.
Jan 9, 2026, 06:19 pm - Ed Dove

Match Timeline

Mali
Senegal
  • KO
  • 23
  • 27
  • 29
  • 45+3
  • HT
  • 55
  • 56
  • 61
  • 62
  • 69
  • 75
  • 82
  • 83
  • 90
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Mali 0, Senegal 1.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, Mali 0, Senegal 1.
90'+6'
Hamari Traoré (Mali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
MLISEN
Possession
35.4%
64.635.4
64.6%
Shots on Goal
2
8
Shot Attempts
8
19
Yellow Cards
1
5
Corner Kicks
5
7
Saves
7
2