Match report
Mali 1–1 Tunisia: Africa Cup of Nations Match Ends in Stalemate
Mali
1–1
PEN
Tunisia
Jan 3, 2026
Mali held off Tunisia to secure a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations match. Despite going down to ten men early in the second half, Mali managed to level the score with a late penalty by L. Sinayoko, ensuring a point in a fiercely contested match.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Mali 1–1 Tunisia
- • Red Card for W. Coulibaly (Mali) at 26'
- • Goal by F. Chaouat (Tunisia) at 88'
- • Penalty Goal by L. Sinayoko (Mali) at 90'+2
- • Tunisia had multiple substitutions, including H. Mejbri replaced by M. Ben Romdhane at 85'
Lineups
Mali
Starting XI
- 16 D. Diarra (G)
- 26 W. Coulibaly (D)
- 5 A. Diaby (D)
- 25 O. Camara (D)
- 3 A. Dante (D)
- 11 L. Coulibaly (M)
- 23 A. Dieng (M)
- 20 M. Sangare (M)
- 10 Y. Bissouma (M)
- 8 M. Doumbia (M)
- 17 L. Sinayoko (F)
Substitutes
- 1 I. Diawara
- 22 M. Samassa
- 13 F. Doucoure
- 15 M. Fofana
- 28 N. Gassama
- 2 H. Traore
- 12 M. Camara
- 27 G. Diakite
- 19 K. Doumbia
- 24 I. Sissoko
- 14 M. Camara
- 18 M. Doumbia
- 7 D. Nene
- 9 E. B. Toure
Tunisia
Starting XI
- 16 A. Dahmen (G)
- 20 Y. Valery (D)
- 6 D. Bronn (D)
- 3 M. Talbi (D)
- 2 A. Abdi (D)
- 17 E. Skhiri (M)
- 13 F. Sassi (M)
- 11 I. Gharbi (M)
- 15 M. Belhadj (M)
- 10 H. Mejbri (M)
- 9 H. Mastouri (F)
Substitutes
- 22 B. Ben Said
- 1 N. Farhati
- 4 Y. Meriah
- 14 M. Ben Ali
- 24 A. Arous
- 18 N. Ghandri
- 12 A. Maaloul
- 21 M. Ben Ouanes
- 5 M. Ben Romdhane
- 26 S. Tounekti
- 8 E. Saad
- 7 E. Achouri
- 23 N. Sliti
- 27 S. Jaziri
- 19 F. Chaouat
Timeline
-
4' Mali Card · Yellow CardM. DoumbiaFoul
-
7' Tunisia Card · Yellow CardD. BronnFoul
-
12' Tunisia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Bronn · On: Y. Meriah -
17' Mali Card · Yellow CardY. BissoumaFoul
-
23' Tunisia Card · Yellow CardM. BelhadjFoul
-
26' Mali Card · Red CardW. CoulibalyFoul
-
46' Tunisia subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Belhadj · On: E. Achouri -
57' Mali subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Doumbia · On: D. Nene -
60' Tunisia Card · Yellow CardH. MejbriArgument
-
70' Tunisia subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Gharbi · On: E. Saad -
70' Tunisia subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Mastouri · On: F. Chaouat -
85' Tunisia Card · Yellow CardF. ChaouatFoul
-
85' Tunisia subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Mejbri · On: M. Ben Romdhane -
88' Tunisia Goal · Normal GoalF. Chaouat · Assist: E. Saad -
90'+2 Tunisia Card · Yellow CardM. Ben RomdhaneTime wasting
-
90'+2 Mali subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Dante · On: G. Diakite -
90'+2 Mali subst · Substitution 3Off: Mamadou Sangare · On: E. Touré -
90' Mali Goal · PenaltyL. Sinayoko -
103' Mali Card · Yellow CardD. NeneTime wasting
-
109' Tunisia Card · Yellow CardY. MeriahFoul
-
110' Mali subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Dieng · On: I. Sissoko -
111' Tunisia subst · Substitution 6Off: Y. Valery · On: Mohamed Ben Ali -
117' Mali subst · Substitution 5Off: Lassana Coulibaly · On: H. Traore -
118' Mali Card · Yellow CardI. SissokoFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Mali | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 29 |
| Pass Accuracy | 59% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 11 |
| Total Passes | 239 | 628 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 28% | 72% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 140 | 548 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match took a decisive turn when Mali's W. Coulibaly was sent off with a red card in the 26th minute, leaving the team to play the rest of the match with ten players.
- ▸ F. Chaouat's goal for Tunisia in the 88th minute seemed to secure the win, but Mali's L. Sinayoko equalized from the penalty spot in the 92nd minute, ensuring a point for his team.