MALI
Koulibaly downplays favourites tag as Senegal march into AFCON semis
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has downplayed the favourites tag bestowed on his team as they continue to assert their dominance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
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AFCON: Senegal first to reach semifinals with narrow win over Mali
Senegal booked their place in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging past Mali 1-0 at the Tangier Grand Stadium on Friday evening.
Riedoh Berdien - the South African playing key role in Mali’s AFCON ambitions
When Mali enters the West African battle against their neighbours, Senegal, in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal at the Ibn Batouta stadium in Tangier later today, a South African, Riedoh Berdien, will play a prominent role.
Ten-man Mali battle into AFCON quarter-finals with shootout win over Tunisia
Mali booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Tunisia 3-2 on penalties in a dramatic Round of 16 tie on Saturday evening.
AFCON: Mali scrape into last 16 while hosts Morocco maintain unbeaten record
Mali scraped into last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations despite being held to a goalless draw by Comoros while hosts Morocco maintained their unbeaten record after dispatching Zambia.
AFCON: VAR drama halts hosts Morocco as Mali steal a point
Morocco were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Mali after two VAR decisions led to penalties at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, denying the hosts another home victory at the AFCON tournament.
