Equatorial Guinea stun Mali with penalty shootout win

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono was Equatorial Guinea’s hero as they shocked Mali in a penalty shoot-out to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Owono, 20, saved twice in the shootout to help them go through 6-5 on spot-kicks after a 0-0 draw.

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Barrow grabs a point as Gambia hold Mali

The Gambia and Mali both moved to the brink of the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations as they played out a 1-1 draw in Limbe. Both goals in the Group F encounter came from late penalties awarded via video assistant referee reviews.

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Mali defeat Tunisia amid controversy over timekeeping

Mali beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations in a Group F game which ended in controversy after the referee blew for full-time prematurely – twice. Carthage Eagles coach Mondher Kebaier and his technical staff raced on to the field to confront referee Janny Sikazwe after he ended the game a minute early. After Mali manager Mohamed Magassouba’s post-match press conference had started, tournament organisers ordered the game to be played to a conclusion.

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Zaha strikes as Ivory Coast see off Mali

Wilfried Zaha scored the only goal of the game as the Ivory Coast saw off Mali to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Les Éléphants will face Algeria for a spot in the semi-finals.

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