Africa Cup of Nations: last eight line up for next step on road to glory
Of the eight sides contesting the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday and Saturday, only Mali has never lifted the crown. That they have even reached the last eight has brought tributes from the Mali boss Tom Saintfiet, who hailed his players as heroes following their comeback in adversity against Tunisia in the last 16.
Of the eight sides contesting the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday and Saturday, only Mali has never lifted the crown. That they have even reached the last eight has brought tributes from the Mali boss Tom Saintfiet, who hailed his players as heroes following their comeback in adversity against Tunisia in the last 16.
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