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Updated: 17 January 2024 08:47 EAT
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AFCON Update: Tuesday Delivers Drama, Upsets, Tight Races
Tuesday's AFCON action was packed with late-game drama and decisive strikes. In Group D, Burkina Faso snatched a 1-0 victory over Mauritania thanks to Bertrand Traore's cool 96th-minute penalty, solidifying their lead at the top.
Group E saw similar excitement, with Namibia pulling off a stunning 1-0 upset against Tunisia courtesy of Deon Hotto's 89th-minute strike, assisted by Bethuel Muzeu.
Mali flexed their muscles in the second half, downing South Africa 2-0 with goals from Hamari Traore and Lassine Sinayoko, putting them level with Namibia at the top of the group with 3 points each.
The stage is set for even more thrilling encounters as the tournament progresses.
