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As the second day of the groups continues, Mali took a big step towards qualifying for the round of 16 after their draw against Tunisia (1-1). The Carthage Eagles, like Algeria (draw against Burkina Faso 2-2), are still looking for a first success in this CAN 2024. Angola, for its part, won a spectacular match against Mauritania (3-2).
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Tunisia and Mali drew (1-1) during the second day of Group E of the African Cup of Nations, Saturday January 20 in Korhogo. Lassine Sinayoko (10th) opened the scoring for Mali and Tunisia equalized ten minutes later through Hamza Rafia (20th) during an open and closely contested encounter. At the end of this meeting, the Eagles of Mali are in a favorable position to reach the round of 16 with four points on the clock, while the Eagles of Carthage have still not recorded a first success in this CAN 2024.
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Algeria, like Tunisia, is looking for a first victory in Ivory Coast. On Saturday, the Fennecs snatched a second consecutive draw after added time against Burkina Faso (2-2).
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Finally, after a festival of goals, Angola beat Mauritania on Saturday in their second match in Group D of the African Cup of Nations. Currently first with four points, the Black Antelopes have probably done the hardest part to secure a place in the round of 16.
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