Mali and Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals: what do the numbers say?

Mali’s record in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

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Mali will face Senegal on Friday, January 9, in a match counting for the quarter-finals ofthe Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).

Both teams reached this stage of the competition at the expense of Tunisia (3-2 on penalties) and Sudan (3-1), respectively.

The Eagles are aiming for their first ever title in Africa’s premier competition.

In the past, the Malian national team has played six AFCON quarter-finals, boasting a record of five victories and just one defeat.

Here is a look back at Mali’s history in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals:

April 2, 1994: Egypt 0–1 Mali

February 3, 2002: South Africa 0 – 2 Mali

February 7, 2004: Mali 2 – 1 Guinea

February 5, 2012: Gabon 1 – 1 (4-5 pens) Mali

February 2, 2013: South Africa 1 – 1 (1-3 pens) Mali

February 3, 2024: Mali 1 – 2 Ivory Coast

Source: Sports Yahoo