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CAN 2025: after a wild match, Mali defeats Tunisia and qualifies for the quarter-finals!
Jan 03 2026 22:17 · By onefootball.com · 535 Reads
CAN 2025: Mali clinches qualification against Tunisia after a dramatic match
CAN 2025: after a wild match, Mali defeats Tunisia and qualifies for the quarter-finals!
After extra time that offered few chances, the tension ramped up even further. Tunisia thought they had regained the lead with a second goal, but it was ruled out for offside , leaving both teams level despite Tunisia's numerical advantage. The remainder of extra time brought nothing decisive, with players clearly fatigued.
Qualification was ultimately decided in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout , where Mali showed remarkable composure. More focused and clinical, the Malian Eagles finally knocked out Tunisia and secured their ticket to the quarter-finals of CAN 2025 .
A huge achievement for Mali , who will continue their adventure against Senegal in a highly anticipated upcoming clash.