Mali defeated Sierra Leone 1-0 in Thies on Sunday to advance to the Wafu Cup of Nations semi-final, while Liberia beat Niger by the same scoreline in the plate competition.
Ali Badra Sylla scored the only goal of the game in the evening kick off when he headed home from a fine Mamaye Coulibaly cross to give Mali the lead in the fourth minute.
While both sides had chances to extend the lead, the Eagles held firm to progress to the final four, where they will meet hosts Senegal on Wednesday following the Teranga Lions’ victory over Benin.