"Saintfiet's side have yet to win a game in Morocco but have still made it through to the last eight. Three group stage draws were followed by a penalty shoot-out victory over Tunisia on Saturday. Even then they had to do it the hard way, playing for 64 minutes of normal time, and then the additional 30 minutes, with just 10 men following the dismissal of defender Woyo Coulibaly."
"Senegal have scored 10 goals in their four games and Saintfiet says his side are facing the strongest team in the tournament, adding: "The eight teams who have qualified for the quarters are all the big footballing countries in Africa but I think they are playing the best. "The only team they've lost to over the last years was Brazil, they even beat England. It's a stable team but also very strong who score easily, who don't give up much and are very dangerous."
Tom Saintfiet will keep a conservative, disciplined approach when Mali face Senegal in the AFCON quarter-finals. Mali reached the last eight without a regulation win, recording three group draws and advancing on penalties against Tunisia after extra time and a red card to Woyo Coulibaly. Mali have created limited goal-scoring opportunities but rely on tactical discipline and strong mentality. Senegal arrive as one of the tournament's most potent teams, scoring ten goals in four matches and featuring a dangerous attack led by Sadio Mané, Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson, with young Ibrahim Mbaye recently making an impact.
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