Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi conceded his team fell short of expectations in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage and said they need a mental reset to deliver a more consistent performance when they face Mali in the last 16 on Saturday.

Tunisia coach calls for mental reset after disappointing group stage

Mali and Comoros played to a tepid 0-0 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A fixture in Casablanca on Monday, a result that sends the Malians into the last 16 and eliminates their rivals from the tournament.

Mali advance to last 16 after dull draw with Comoros

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.

Mali coach Saintfiet hits out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes

Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Monday.

Zambia strike late to hold Mali in AFCON opener

Zambia coach Moses Sichone will finally get the opportunity to be on the bench in charge of his team for the first time on Monday after missing his debut last month.

Zambia coach makes belated debut after food poisoning

Equatorial Guinea hammering Ivory Coast 4-0 in a 2024 first round match is widely regarded as the greatest Africa Cup of Nations shock.

Africa Cup of Nations: Five shocks

Group A kicks off the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the hosts joined by Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. It’s a group that blends pedigree, passion and unpredictability. 

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Long-term absentee Yves Bissouma was included in Mali’s squad for their Africa Cup of Nations finals despite the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder not having played for his club this season.

Bissouma included in Mali’s Cup of Nations squad

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