With Mali content to sit deep, Senegal’s attacking shape often resembled a 3-2-5, with Ndiaye hugging the right touchline. His relationship with right-back Krepin Diatta proved key to unsettling a stubborn Mali defence, as Diatta’s underlapping runs repeatedly created space for Ndiaye to drive inside.

Here is all you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clash between Mali and Senegal: preview, head-to-head record, recent results and live streaming information

Sadio Mané has led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier.

Senegal qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing as winners of CAF Group B after a 4-0 victory over Mauritania secured top-spot finish. Ending the campaign with undefeated status, Senegal logged 24 points—two more than second-place DR Congo.

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Senegal has a new star. The 17-year-old French-born Ibrahim Mbaye rejuvenated his team and provided the impetus for Sadio Mané to score in a 1-1 draw with Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.

Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz made it five goals in five games at this AFCON to put Morocco in front against Cameroon in front of over 64,000 fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, and Ismael Saibari sealed the win in the second half.