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Tunisia Edges Mali in AFCON Round of 16 Thriller
3 Jan
Summary
- Mali remains undefeated but seeks a win to advance.
- Tunisia aims for victory after a mixed group stage.
- The last two matches between these teams ended in draws.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 features an anticipated match between Mali and Tunisia at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. Mali enters the knockout stage undefeated, having drawn all their group games, placing them second in Group A. They will be looking to secure a vital win to advance further in the continental competition.
Tunisia also finished as runners-up in their group, with a win, a loss, and a draw in their previous matches. They are seeking to break their recent pattern of draws, as their last AFCON outing ended in a tie. The Carthage Eagles will face a stern test against an unbeaten Malian side.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, with kick-off at 12:30 a.m. IST. Both teams have all their selected squad members fit and available for selection. Lassine Sinayoko of Mali and Elias Achouri of Tunisia are highlighted as key players to watch, with Achouri having scored two goals in his previous AFCON appearances.
