Early Blow, Quick Turnaround: Tunisia’s AFCON Knockout Clash With Mali Takes an Unexpected Turn
Tunisia suffered an early injury setback in their Africa Cup of Nations knockout game against Mali in Casablanca. A 10th-minute incident involving Dilan Brun forced him off after a prior yellow card. Yassine Meriah came on for the replacement, as Sami Tarabli shuffled the lineup. The winner will face Senegal in the quarterfinals, while head-to-head stats show a tight history between the North African rivals.