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·3 January 2026

CAN 2025: With ten men, Mali hold Tunisia to a draw at halftime!

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CAN 2025: Mali 0 - 0 Tunisia at the break!

Article image:CAN 2025: With ten men, Mali hold Tunisia to a draw at halftime!

CAN 2025: With ten men, Mali hold Tunisia to a draw at halftime!

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After a bruising first half, Mali and Tunisia head to the locker room level (0-0) in this Africa Cup of Nations 2025 round of 16 clash, a half marked by intense duels and repeated fouls from both sides. The tempo was frequently broken up, making for a fragmented and stop-start contest.

The turning point came with the sending off of Woyo Coulibaly in the 26th minute, shown a straight red card for a heavy challenge on Hannibal Mejbri, leaving the Malian Eagles down to ten men. Tunisia seized control and pushed forward, but couldn't turn their numerical advantage into a goal.

If the Carthage Eagles hope to reach the quarterfinals, they'll need to show a different face after the break. Tactical adjustments—especially in attack—are expected from Sami Trabelsi if Tunisia are to make the breakthrough.

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