Rabat: Mali and Senegal have advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFCON 2025 tournament after both teams staged comebacks in their respective matches. Mali, despite being reduced to 10 men for 100 minutes, managed to secure a victory over Tunisia through a penalty shootout. Meanwhile, Senegal overcame Sudan with a 3-1 victory, with Sadio Mané becoming the player with the most assists in AFCON history.
According to France24.com, Mali's resilience was on display as they held their ground against Tunisia, ultimately winning on penalties to secure their place in the next round. Senegal's triumph over Sudan was marked by a strong comeback, aided by Sadio Mané's record-breaking performance, setting up a quarter-final clash between Mali and Senegal.
In other developments, hosts Morocco are preparing for their upcoming match against Tanzania, while South Africa is set to face Cameroon in another fixture scheduled for Sunday.