Senegal Edges 10-Man Mali 1-0 to Reach 2025 AFCON Semifinals
Senegal defeated 10-man Mali 1-0 in the 2025 AFCON quarterfinals thanks to Iliman Ndiaye's goal. Senegal advances to face the winner of Ivory Coast vs Egypt.
Senegal's quest for another Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title remains alive. A first-half strike from Iliman Ndiaye secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mali in the quarterfinals on January 9, 2026.
Turning Point: Errors and Dismissals
The deadlock broke in the 27th minute when Mali's goalkeeper Djigui Diarra fumbled a cross from Krepin Diatta. Ndiaye was quick to pounce, slotting the ball into the net. Mali's mountain grew steeper in first-half stoppage time when captain Yves Bissouma received his second yellow card, leaving his team with only 10 men for the remainder of the match.
Mali's Resilience vs Senegal's Defense
Despite being down a man, Mali showed incredible spirit, testing Senegal's resolve in the second half. Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was forced into a world-class reflex save to preserve the lead. At the other end, Diarra redeemed his earlier error with a series of saves against Sadio Mane and substitute Pathe Ciss.
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