Senegal face Mali within the AFCON quarter-finals this afternoon. Get all of the group information right here…
Mali superior to an AFCON quarter-final in opposition to Senegal regardless of not profitable a sport in regular time throughout their keep in Morocco.
Three group stage attracts had been adopted by a penalty shoot-out victory over Tunisia on Saturday. Even then they needed to do it the onerous means, taking part in for 64 minutes of regular time, after which the extra half-hour, with simply 10 males following the dismissal of defender Woyo Coulibaly.
For Tom Saintfiet’s males to progress, they might want to increase their efficiency ranges considerably in opposition to a Senegal group that continues to appear to be a real contender.
Saintfiet stated: “We haven’t created a number of goalscoring alternatives, however we’ve performed with self-discipline and we gained’t be altering a lot round our strategy. We’ve obtained gamers with good skill and an excellent mentality.”
Seven factors within the group stage noticed Senegal cruise by to the final 16 the place Sudan had been dismissed 3-1. They’ve the firepower to trigger issues for any group in world soccer.
Saintfiet added: “The eight groups who’ve certified for the quarters are all the massive footballing international locations in Africa however I feel they [Senegal] are taking part in the very best.
“The one group they’ve misplaced to over the past years was Brazil, they even beat England. It’s a secure group but in addition very robust who rating simply, who don’t hand over a lot and are very harmful.
“However we’re additionally a very good group. We haven’t misplaced at this event, and we performed properly in opposition to Morocco and Tunisia, two international locations who certified for the World Cup.”
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MALI TEAM NEWS
Woyo Coulibaly is suspended for Mali whereas Lassana Coulibaly has recovered from a knock that was anticipated to maintain him out.
Mali: Diarra; Hamari Traoré, Camara, Diaby, Gassama; Haidara, Bissouma, Coulibaly, Dieng, Sangaré; Sinayoko
SENEGAL TEAM NEWS
Nicolas Jackson was surprisingly dropped to the bench with Habib Diallo beginning in assault. Ismaila Sarr was additionally disregarded with Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye coming in.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly is again from a ban and comes straight again into the beginning XI.
Senegal: Mendy; Diatta, Niakhite, Koulibaly, Diouf; I Gueye, P Gueye, Diarra; Ndiaye, Mane, Diallo
How one can watch Mali v Senegal: TV and on-line streams
Kick-off on Friday is at 4pm UK time. Within the UK, stay AFCON 2025 protection is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channel. Within the USA, beIN Sports activities is the event broadcaster.
On-line stay streaming is obtainable on an enormous vary of gadgets by Channel 4’s web site and app and the beIN Sports activities app.
Stats for Mali v Senegal
- Mali and Senegal have met 40 instances beforehand. Senegal lead the head-to-head with 19 wins to Mali’s eight, whereas 13 matches have resulted in attracts
- Senegal are unbeaten of their final 13 matches in opposition to Mali, recording six wins and 7 attracts
- Mali’s final victory over Senegal got here in a pleasant match in 1997, a 2-1 win in Dakar
