Senegal face Mali in a cagey encounter in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on January 9, 2025, at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco.
The Teranga Lions have established themselves as one of the most formidable sides in the tournament, with dominant performances in the matches they have played so far.
The likes of Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Nicolas Jackson, and others are aiming for the trophy, having won it for the first time only recently.
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Senegal thrashed Sudan 3-1 in a comfortable win, while Mali advanced after a 1-1 draw against Tunisia, winning on penalties.
Mali are one of the most resilient teams and are difficult to break down. Hence, it is expected to be a cagey game where Senegal’s attacking line could prove decisive. Les Aigles have drawn most of their matches, while their opponents have been scoring to secure victories.
The game kicks off at 16:00 local time in Morocco and will be the first quarter-final of the tournament.
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