Ndai’s Moment: Senegal Surges Past Mali in AFCON Quarterfinals, Penalty Drama and All
Senegal and Mali met in the AFCON quarterfinals in Morocco, delivering a sharp opening. Habib Diallo missed an early chance for Senegal, while Mali had a potential penalty denied after VAR review. Eliman Ndai put Senegal ahead with a 27th-minute strike. The result sets up a semi-final against the winner of Egypt vs Ivory Coast, as both teams push for a continental run. A few tense moments and fast counter-attacks marked the match.