The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals have officially kicked off, and Senegal took the first big step. In a tense clash for a place in the semifinals, the Senegalese edged Mali 1–0.
One clinical strike decided the match. In the 27th minute, Ndiaye broke through the opposition defense, made the most of his chance, and the only goal went on the board. Mali pushed hard for an equalizer afterward, but Senegal’s disciplined defending and composed play left the opponents with few clear chances.
As a result, Senegal became the first team to reach the semifinals of the tournament. An even tougher test awaits: in the semifinals, Senegal will face the winner of Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire.
In short, Ndiaye’s 27th-minute goal delivered not only victory, but also lifted Senegal’s tournament hopes to the next stage. Now fans are waiting for one answer: which team will open the road to the final?
Africa Cup of Nations. Quarterfinal
Senegal – Mali 1–0
Goal: Ndiaye (27)
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