Mali's Prophecy Comes True: Sinayoko Secures Tunisia Showdown on Penalties

Mali edged Tunisia on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Lassine Sinayoko converted a late penalty to force extra time, flipping the script. Coach Tom Saintfiet had been vocal before the match, and his words seemed to cast the spell. Mali now faces Senegal in a high-stakes AFCON clash, with drama right up to the final whistle.