Senegal Eliminates Mali (1-0), Awaits Egypt or Ivory Coast in AFCON Semifinals
09 January 2026at18:02
The Senegalese national team has qualified for the semifinals of the Africa Cup Nations after defeating Mali 1-0. The quarterfinal match took place on Friday at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal for the Senegalese side in the 27th minute. Mali finished the match with ten men after Bissouma was sent off in the 45+3rd minute.
In the AFCON semifinals, Senegal will face the winner of the match between Egypt and Ivory Coast, which is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, at 20:00 GMT+1, at the Grand Stade d'Agadir.
Q&A
Who scored Senegal's winning goal against Mali in the AFCON quarterfinal?
Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal for Senegal in the 27th minute, securing their 1-0 victory over Mali and advancing them to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.
Why did Mali finish with ten men in their AFCON quarterfinal against Senegal?
Mali finished the match with ten men because Bissouma received a red card in the 45+3rd minute, impacting their ability to challenge Senegal in the quarterfinal.
Who will Senegal play in the AFCON semifinals and when is that match?
Senegal will face the winner of the Egypt vs. Ivory Coast match in the AFCON semifinals. That crucial game is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, at 20:00 GMT+1.
