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Mali Clinches Victory Over Burkina Faso in AFCON Round of 16 Showdown

AFCON - Burkina Faso - ECOWAS - Mali - Niger

Mali secures a thrilling 2-1 win over Burkina Faso, advancing to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023. Find out more here!

In a heart-pounding round of 16 clash, Mali emerged victorious against Burkina Faso, sealing their spot in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023. The game was filled with intense moments as Mali secured a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso, with goals coming from an own goal by Edmond Tapsoba and a strike by Lassine Sinayoko. The match showcased Mali's resilience and determination, setting the stage for an exciting quarter-final showdown.

Furthermore, the decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to leave the West African regional alliance, ECOWAS, has sparked political discussions and raised questions about the future dynamics in the region. The withdrawal of these countries from ECOWAS has significant implications for the stability and cooperation within West Africa, adding a layer of complexity to the geopolitical landscape.

As Mali progresses to the quarter-finals of the AFCON tournament, their next challenge awaits in a match against hosts Ivory Coast, promising another thrilling encounter for football fans. The clash between these two teams will undoubtedly test the skill and strategy of both sides, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle on the field. Football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the outcome of this exciting fixture, as the competition heats up in the pursuit of the coveted AFCON title.

In a separate development, Burkina Faso has officially notified the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of its decision to exit the regional bloc, joining Mali and Niger in this decision. This move has drawn attention from the African Union, which expressed regret over the withdrawal of these countries from ECOWAS, signaling a shift in regional alliances and dynamics in West Africa.

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Mali edge Burkina Faso in thrilling round of 16 clash (CAFOnline.com)

Mali are through to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'ivoire 2023 quarter finals after a nail-biting 2-1 win over Burkina Faso on Tuesday ...

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Mali seal quarter-final place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso (Reuters)

Mali profited from quick starts to each half as an own goal from Edmond Tapsoba and a strike by Lassine Sinayoko secured a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in ...

EXPLAINER - Why are Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger quitting West ... (Anadolu Agency)

ECOWAS is unlikely to let its 3 military-run suspended members 'go without negotiating,' after they announced plans to leave the bloc, says political ...

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Mali seal quarterfinal place with win over Burkina Faso (TimesLIVE)

Mali profited from quick starts to each half as an own goal from Edmond Tapsoba and a strike by Lassine Sinayoko secured a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in ...

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Mali set up Ivory Coast tie by beating Burkina Faso (BBC Sport)

Mali book a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Burkina Faso 2-1.

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AFCON: Mali Secures Quarterfinal Spot After Beating Burkina Faso (Morocco World News)

Mali has booked its ticket for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals after beating Burkina Faso 2-1 in the tournament's Round of 16 today.

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Mali vs Burkina Faso LIVE! AFCON match stream, latest score and ... (Yahoo Sports)

Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for right to meet hosts Ivory Coast.

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Back in the fold: Dango Ouattarra has huge Burkina Faso ambitions (CAFOnline.com)

After overcoming an injury scare, Dango Ouattarra has spent his TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cรดte d'Ivoire 2023 time fulfilling his ambitions one ...

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso leave West African regional alliance ... (KUAR)

We find out what the break from ECOWAS means for a region already destabilized by coups and economic instability from NPR's West Africa correspondent Emmanuel ...

Burkina Faso notifies West African bloc ECOWAS of decision to ... (CGTN)

Burkina Faso has formally notified the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of its decision to leave the bloc, Reuters reported Tuesday.

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AU expresses 'regret' as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger resign from Ecowas (African Insider)

The African Union on Tuesday expressed "deep regret" over the decision by the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from the West ...

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