Mali’s dramatic progress at AFCON 2025 adds to a small but notable history in penalty shootouts at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Eagles have now been involved in three shootouts at the tournament, winning two and losing one.
Tunisia, on the other hand, have far more experience from the spot at AFCON. The Carthage Eagles have taken part in six penalty shootouts in the competition’s history, with an even record of three wins and three defeats.
The contrasting numbers highlight how penalties have played an important role in both nations’ AFCON journeys, often deciding tight and emotional knockout matches on the continental stage.
