"Senegal 3-1 Sudan: In the first of the last-16 ties earlier today, Senegal fought back after going 1-0 down early to breeze past Sudan, thanks to Pape Gueye scoring twice. Paris St-Germain teenager Ibrahim Mbaye was also on the scoresheet for the Senegalese, who await the winner of this game in the quarter-finals. As for the rest of the last-16 lineup, here's our handy guide to the games. Share Let's dive a bit deeper into those teams."
"The big news from a Malian perspective is the absence of key midfielder Amadou Haidara, who is suspended after being sent off late in their goalless draw with Comoros for a dangerous tackle. Aliou Dieng comes in to partner Yves Bissouma in the engine room. Tunisian fans were concerned about the fitness of Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane at the back after he appeared to pick up a knee injury in their defeat to Nigeria."
Senegal overturned an early 1-0 deficit to beat Sudan 3-1, with Pape Gueye scoring twice and Ibrahim Mbaye adding a goal. Senegal progress to the quarter-finals and will face the winner of another last-16 tie. The last-16 phase marks the start of knockout football in the 2025 AFCON (played in 2026). Mali will miss Amadou Haidara through suspension, prompting Aliou Dieng to partner Yves Bissouma in midfield. Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane was only fit enough for Tunisia's bench after a knee concern. Ferjani Sassi starts up front for Tunisia while Elias Achouri drops out.
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