With Mali content to sit deep, Senegal’s attacking shape often resembled a 3-2-5, with Ndiaye hugging the right touchline. His relationship with right-back Krepin Diatta proved key to unsettling a stubborn Mali defence, as Diatta’s underlapping runs repeatedly created space for Ndiaye to drive inside.

Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.

In the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali has earned a rare reputation at this stage of the competition. Including the 2025 AFCON, the Eagles have reached the quarter-finals eight times,

Senegal defeated 10-man Mali 1–0 to become the first team to advance to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Mali vs. Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is available to live stream for free on Channel 4.

Senegal were far from perfect on the night, but did just enough to keep their heads above water. They were helped to that end by Yves Bissouma, who was shown a pair of yellow cards in the first half to leave his team-mates shorthanded.

South Africa and Mali joined Egypt and Morocco to advance into the knockout round of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 on Monday.

Americans making travel plans to West Africa are facing new roadblocks — two more countries have shut their doors to US citizens overnight. Mali and Burkina Faso have both banned US travelers, effective immediately in early January,

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