AFCON 2025
Mali’s victory over Tunisia in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations was apparently won off the pitch before the players kicked the ball.
The Eagles of Mali beat the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia 3-2 on penalties after the tie ended 1-1 in regulation time.
Despite being a man down since the 26th minute after Wayo Coulibaly received a red card for rash tackle on HannibL Mejbri.
However, Lassine Sinayoko scored a penalty in the 92nd minute to help the Hawks restore parity before the tie went into extra-time and penalties.
Mali sealed a 3-2 win on penalties to progress into the quarter-finals of the competitions.
In an interesting twist, a video has surfaced online showing how a group of Malians paid a popular fetish doctor, Karamogo Sinayoko a sum of 3 million CFA to help secure the win.
Karamogo Sinayoko is said to be a popular fetish priest in the country and known for his “mystical works.”
Mali will take on Senegal for a place in the semi-finals on Friday in Tangier.
