Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has identified Senegal as the team to beat at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
Speaking ahead of Friday’s high-stakes quarter-final, Saintfiet acknowledged the Teranga Lions as the tournament favorites but insisted his side is ready for the challenge.
“Senegal is the best team right now, but we are not afraid,” Saintfiet told CAFOnline. He expressed confidence in his squad’s preparation, noting that while they are the underdogs, they are fully capable of pulling off an upset. The victor of this clash will move on to face either Egypt or Ivory Coast in the semi-finals.