CAN 2025: after a wild match, Mali defeats Tunisia and qualifies for the quarter-finals!

AFCON 03 January 2026 at 16:59

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

03.01.26 AP AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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After extra time that offered few chances, the tension ramped up even further. Tunisia thought they had regained the lead with a second goal, but it was ruled out for offside, leaving both teams level despite Tunisia's numerical advantage. The remainder of extra time brought nothing decisive, with players clearly fatigued.

Read also: CAN 2025 / Mali 1 – 1 Tunisia: a totally wild scenario!

Qualification was ultimately decided in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, where Mali showed remarkable composure. More focused and clinical, the Malian Eagles finally knocked out Tunisia and secured their ticket to the quarter-finals of CAN 2025.

A huge achievement for Mali, who will continue their adventure against Senegal in a highly anticipated upcoming clash.

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