Senegal advance to AFCON semi-finals with narrow win over 10-man Mali

Everton's Ndiaye took advantage of a goalkeeping howler to score the winner for Senegal in a tense derby against their west African neighbours.

A HAPPY ILIMAN: Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye reacts after scoring the winning goal. Pic: AP Photo/Themba Hadebe.

Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal as Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 on Friday to book a semi-final berth at the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time in the last four tournaments.

Ndiaye netted after 27 minutes, taking advantage of a goalkeeping howler to put Senegal ahead in a tense quarter-final against their west African neighbours.