Senegal U17 beats Mali on penalties to reach Africa Cup semi-finals

Senegal's U17 national team has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco. The young Lions of Teranga triumphed over Mali in a dramatic quarter-final clash, prevailing 4-2 in a penalty shootout after their match ended in a 1-1 draw.

The game saw Senegal take an early lead in the 19th minute through Souleymane Faye. However, their task became more difficult in the 37th minute when Cheikh Touré was sent off, forcing Senegal to play with ten men. Mali pressed for an equalizer and found it in first-half stoppage time, with Djigui Kouata scoring in the 90+1 minute to level the score and force the match into penalties.

In the shootout, Senegal held their nerve to convert four penalties, while Mali managed only two, securing Senegal's passage to the next round. They are now set to face the host nation, Morocco, in the semi-finals.

Morocco had previously secured their own semi-final berth by defeating Cameroon 1-0 in their respective quarter-final match, which was held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.

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The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Senegal scoring early and Mali equalizing in stoppage time.