Senegal secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Friday night with a narrow 1-0 victory over a resilient but disadvantaged Mali side in Tangiers.
The match's defining moment arrived in the 27th minute when recalled forward Iliman Ndiaye capitalised on a significant error from Malian goalkeeper Djigui Diarra.
Diarra failed to handle a cross from Krepin Diatta, allowing Ndiaye to pounce on the loose ball and provide Senegal with a lead they would not relinquish.
