The Eagles of Mali are through to the semi final stage of the competition at the ongoing CHAN tournament in Cameroon. After a goalless draw in 120 minutes, Mali were sharper in penalties winning 5-4 in penalties at the Ahmadou Ahidju Stadium in Yaounde.
After 112 minutes Congo’s substitute Yann Mokombo had a good chance when he dribbled past a defender in the box, but his shot was blocked for a corner.
But during the penalties, Congo’s Prince Mouandzu Mapata placed the first penalty out, while all the Mali players converted. Issaka Samake, Moussa Kyabou, Makan Samabali, Mamadou Doumba, and Mamadou Coulibaly all converted penalties for The Eagles of Mali.
Congo who also reached the quarter final stage in the 2018 CHAN tournament netted their penalties through Julfin Ondongo, Hardy Binguila, Yann Mokombo and goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila.
It is the second time Mali’s team get to the semi-final stage of a CHAN tournament after finishing as runner ups in 2016.
