Ndiaye strike sends Senegal into AFCON semi-finals

10.01.2026 [12:18]
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Baku, January 10, AZERTAC

Iliman Ndiaye's first-half tap-in was enough for Senegal to beat 10-man Mali and book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to BBC.

The Everton forward was on hand to convert from five yards after Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra failed to gather Krepin Diatta's low ball from the right.

Diarra tipped a shot from El Hadji Malick Diouf on to the bar in first-half stoppage time, just before Eagles captain and Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was sent off for a second bookable offence.

Mali exit the tournament without winning a game after their repeated ill-discipline finally cost them, having had a man sent off for the third consecutive outing in Morocco.

The Eagles will be happy to see the back of referee Abongile Tom, who was also in charge of their last-16 match against Tunisia and showed Woyo Coulibaly a straight red card.

Senegal will discover their last-four opponents on Saturday when record seven-time champions Egypt face holders Ivory Coast in Agadir.

Ndiaye strike sends Senegal into AFCON semi-finals

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