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Mali vs Senegal Lineups, Preview
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Mali vs Senegal Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Emmanuel Mendez  |  Last updated Jan 9, 2026 5:42 AM ET

The 2025 AFCON has reached the quarterfinals, and the first match of this stage is Mali vs Senegal. Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals after winning their Round of 16 matches last Saturday.

Mali qualified by beating Tunisia on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time. Tunisia took the lead in the 88th minute through a goal from Firas Chaouat, but a last-minute penalty equalizer from Mali's Lassine Sinayoko sent the game to extra time.

In the penalty shootout, Mali won 3-2 against Tunisia; Tunisia missed three penalties, and Mali missed two.

TOPSHOT - Mali's players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Mali and Tunisia at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Senegal defeated Sudan 3-1 over the weekend to reach the quarterfinals. Pape Gueye scored a brace, and Ibrahim Mbaye scored the third in Senegal's win over Sudan.

Senegal remains unbeaten in the 2025 AFCON with three wins and one draw. Mali has drawn all of their matches in regular time so far, but reached the quarterfinals due to a penalty shootout against Tunisia in the Round of 16.

Where to Watch Mali vs Senegal

Mali vs Senegal will kick off at 8 a.m. ET/ 5 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 2 p.m. local time at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco.

The match will be available to watch on multiple TV channels and streaming services in the United States and in other countries.

  • beIN Sports
  • beIN Sports En Español
  • CL beIN Sports English SD In Spanish
  • beIN SPORTS 3
  • Fanatiz USA
  • fuboTV

Expected Lineups for Mali and Senegal

Mali

  • Goalkeeper: Djigui Diarra
  • Defenders: Amadou Dante, Ousmane Camara, Abdoulaye Diaby, Hamari Traore
  • Midfielders: Aliou Dieng, Yves Bissouma, Kamory Doumbia
  • Forwards: Dorgeles Nene, Lassine Sinayoko, Mamdou Sangare

Senegal

  • Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
  • Defenders: Ismail Jakobs, Moussa Niakhate, Kalidou Koulibaly, Krepin Diatta
  • Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye
  • Forwards: Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson, Ismaila Sarr

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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