KAN-2023. In a heated battle, Tunisia and Mali were unable to identify who was the strongest

In the second round of the African Cup of Nations Group E, Tunisia and Mali faced off in a match. Mali had previously started the tournament with a victory over South Africa, while the Carthage Eagles, in an unexpected turn, suffered a defeat against Namibia.

The teams engaged in an intriguing first half, marked by goal exchanges. Mali took the lead with a precise strike from Lassin Sinayoko, assisted by Komori Doumbia. However, the Carthage Eagles responded before the halftime whistle, with Hamza Rafya finding the back of the net from a pass delivered by Ali Abdi.

Despite Tunisia needing a victory more urgently, Mali showcased a stronger performance in the second half. The Eagles made multiple attempts to score against the Reds but were unsuccessful. Consequently, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

With four points after two rounds, Mali is positioned well in the tournament. In the upcoming final round of the group stage, Mali will face Namibia. On the other hand, Tunisia, holding one point, will conclude their group stage matches with a showdown against South Africa.

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In the second round of the African Cup of Nations Group E, the match between Tunisia and Mali ended in a 1-1 draw. Hamza Rafya scored for Tunisia in the 20th minute, while Lassin Sinayoko netted a goal for Mali in the 10th minute.