Mali stall progress of AFCON hosts Morocco after Sinayoko's leveller in Rabat

Host nation hit the front thanks to Brahim Diaz's spot-kick deep into added-on time in the first half but were forced to settle for just a point

SINA AND SAINTS: Mali's Lassine Sinayoko celebrates his goal with team mates during the Africa Cup Of Nations Group A match between Morocco and Mali at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on December 26, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Pic: Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images

Lassine Sinayoko's second-half penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Mali to stop Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco from booking their spot in the last-16 in Rabat.

Morocco's 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday in their tournament opener left them well-placed in Group A and they hit the front thanks to Brahim Diaz's spot-kick deep into added-on time in the first half.