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Riedoh Berdien

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AFCON: Patson Daka's late header rescues a point for Zambia against Mali

Patson Daka scored in stoppage-time as Zambia rescued a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mali at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Monday.

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Tottenham Hospur star Yves Bissouma stretchered off during Mali's World Cup qualifier

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has suffered a new injury setback after being stretched off in Mali's 4-1 win over Madagascar on Sunday.

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