Overview
- Senegal advanced with a 3-1 comeback over Sudan, led by a Pape Gueye brace and two assists from Sadio Mané.
- Mali played most of the match with 10 men, equalized late through a Lassine Sinayoko penalty, and eliminated Tunisia 3-2 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.
- The results book a Senegal vs. Mali quarterfinal, with other Round of 16 ties continuing, including host Morocco facing Tanzania on January 4.
- Mali reached the last eight without winning any of its four matches in regulation time across the group stage and knockout round.
- Off the field, Latin American viewers face inconsistent broadcasts through Claro Sports and YouTube, and Gabon’s sports minister suspended the national team, dismissed staff, and excluded Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang after a poor campaign.