Overview
- Senegal overturned Aamir Abdallah’s sixth‑minute opener as Pape Gueye scored in the 29th and 45+3 minutes and 17‑year‑old Ibrahim Mbaye sealed it in the 77th.
- Sadio Mané was credited with a new AFCON assist record at eight, surpassing Yaya Touré’s previous mark, with deliveries on Senegal’s first and third goals reported in coverage.
- Nicolas Jackson assisted Gueye’s 2–1 goal after earlier missing a clear chance, producing a mixed display that drew criticism from some fans on social media.
- Mali advanced by defeating Tunisia on penalties after a stoppage‑time equalizer, confirming Senegal’s quarterfinal opponent on Jan. 9 in Morocco.
- Jackson remains with Senegal, delaying his return to FC Bayern; he is set to miss the Jan. 11 match against Wolfsburg, with further availability dependent on Senegal’s progress.