CAN 2025 / Mali - Tunisia: head-to-head history

The 2025 AFCON Round of 16 clash between Mali and Tunisia is the latest chapter in a long-standing rivalry, forged through fifteen encounters across all competitions. While the overall statistical edge tilts slightly towards the Carthage Eagles, each showdown has rarely delivered a clear-cut verdict.

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One key factor stands out ahead of this new showdown: in the final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali has never lost to Tunisia. In four continental encounters, the Eagles of Mali have claimed two victories and two draws—a record that fuels measured confidence in their camp.

This Saturday at 8 p.m., as the teams line up, history will surely weigh on their minds—but only the present will decide the fate of this knockout duel, where the slightest mistake could prove fatal.