Senegal beat Mali to book first AFCON 2025 semifinal spot

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 9, 2026 at 07:56 PM

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Senegal defeated Mali 1-0 in Tangiers on Friday, January 9, 2026, to secure the first semifinal spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Iliman Ndiaye scored the lone goal in the first half following a goalkeeping error by Mali's Djigui Diarra. Mali's Yves Bissouma was sent off before halftime after receiving a second yellow card. Senegal dominated possession throughout the match, marking only the second AFCON clash between the two countries. Senegal will now face either defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt in the semifinals.

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Tangiers 40% Krepin Diatta ×240% Kalidou Koulibaly 40% Lassine Sinayoko ×240% Ivory Coast ×250% Egypt ×250% Yves Bissouma ×260% Djigui Diarra ×360% Iliman Ndiaye ×370% AFCON 2025 ×270% Mali ×780% Senegal ×890%

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