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Rabat—Senegal became the first team to reach the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Mali in the first quarter-final of the tournament. With this win, the Lions of Teranga secure a spot in the last four for the eighth time in their history, continuing their impressive run in the tournament.
The match was closely contested, but Pape Gueye made the difference, scoring the only goal of the game. Senegal’s defense remained solid throughout, keeping Mali from finding an equalizer and ensuring a clean sheet.
Looking ahead, Senegal will wait to see who they face in the semi-finals next week. Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire face each other in the last quarterfinal, with the winner set to take on the Lions of Teranga.
With confidence high and momentum on their side, Senegal now prepare for the semi-finals, aiming to reach the AFCON 2025 final and continue their legacy as one of Africa’s top footballing nations.
