Despite a minor scare, the Lions of Teranga remained calm, booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Two goals from Pape Gueye and an inspired performance from Paris Saint-Germain’s young player Ibrahim Mbaye helped Senegal bring Sudan’s Afcon campaign to an end. They will face Mali, who secured their place after a hard-fought match against Tunisia’s Eagles of Carthage.
Meanwhile, the Moroccan hosts will play in the round of 16 today, with mounting pressure on a team that cannot afford to make any mistakes in this tournament.
In other news, Lyon have started 2026 with a win and are closing in on a Champions League qualifying spot. In England, meanwhile, Arsenal’s dream of winning their first Premier League title in 22 years continues.