AFCON U20: Mali Defeat Senegal On Penalties, Emerge Champion For The First Time

Mali Beat Senegal To Become African U20 Best Team For The First Time

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Mali U20 National team on Sunday emerged champion in the African U20 championship in Niger Republic, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

Mali defeated Senegal through a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 full-time draw.

Boubakar Traore put Mali in front in the 16th minute of the game while Ndiaye restored parity in the 75th minute.

It was the second-best team, Senegal that enjoyed possession of the ball as they dominated and dictate the pace of the game throughout the duration.

Mali, however, was second time lucky as they converted three penalties while tournament favourite, Senegal managed to score only two. Mali als

Mali won the title for the first time in their history.

Meanwhile, Mali, Senegal, South Africa and Nigeria will fly African flag in Poland at the FIFA U20 World Cup later this year.