VIDEO | AFCON 2023 Highlights: Namibia vs Mali
Namibia secured their spot in the knockout stage of AFCON for the first time in history after a goalless draw against Mali.
In their clash against Mali, Namibia exhibited palpable pressure as the minutes ticked away, persistently fighting to ensure their qualification to the next round throughout the ninety minutes. Every attack from "The Eagles" posed a serious threat to "Brave Warriors", but Namibia withstood those assaults and kept trying, despite fatigue showing on the players' faces.
Although Namibia couldn't find the net, their impressive performance against Mali, remarkable display in the group stage, and the disappointing showing of Tunisia against South Africa allowed "Brave Warriors" to advance to the AFCON 2023 knockout stage, marking a historic milestone for this team as they achieved it for the first time in their history. They emerged as one of the standout surprises of the competition by eliminating Tunisia.
On the other hand, Mali fulfilled expectations and advanced as the group's leader.
