Sport|Africa Cup of NationsSenegal beat Mali to book first AFCON 2025 semifinal spotSenegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.
## Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Senegal vs. Mali: Quarterfinal Match Summary
On Fri, Jan 9, 2025, Senegal secured a 1-0 victory against Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal held in Tangiers. The match's pivotal moment occurred when Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half.
Mali faced a setback with the expulsion of Yves Bissouma during first-half stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card. Despite this, Mali's goalkeeper Djigui Diarra made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline narrow.
Early in the match, Malian Lassine Sinayoko appealed for a penalty, but the referee, supported by VAR, dismissed the claim. Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute, capitalizing on a mishap by Mali's goalkeeper. Yves Bissouma received a second yellow card, reducing Mali to 10 players before halftime.
On Fri, Jan 9, 2025, Senegal secured a 1-0 victory against Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal held in Tangiers.
Senegal will face the winner of the match between Ivory Coast and Egypt in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Mali exhibited resilience despite their numerical disadvantage, with Diarra making several significant saves to prevent further goals by Senegal.
As the match progressed, Senegal continued to apply pressure, but Mali's defense remained steadfast. Notable attempts included a shot from Pape Gueye and late efforts by substitutes Pathe Ciss and Lamine Camara, all thwarted by Diarra's goalkeeping excellence.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
