Mali vs Senegal will kick off at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco. The match will be available to watch on multiple TV channels and streaming services in the United States and in other countries.

With Mali content to sit deep, Senegal’s attacking shape often resembled a 3-2-5, with Ndiaye hugging the right touchline. His relationship with right-back Krepin Diatta proved key to unsettling a stubborn Mali defence, as Diatta’s underlapping runs repeatedly created space for Ndiaye to drive inside.

Senegal were far from perfect on the night, but did just enough to keep their heads above water. They were helped to that end by Yves Bissouma, who was shown a pair of yellow cards in the first half to leave his team-mates shorthanded.

Benin vs Senegal will kick off at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time in Tanger, Morocco, at the Grand Stade de Tanger. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries.

Our expert offers his best Mali vs Senegal Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match this evening (09/01/2026)