The tackle could have seriously injured Hannibal Mejbri. Fortunately, the Tunisian winger returned to his place once the pain passed. On the other hand, Woyo Coulibaly received a red card for his dangerous gesture this Saturday during the round of 16 of CAN 2025 between Mali and Tunisia.
The action took place in the 26th minute. Near the touchline, Malian Woyo Coulibaly tackled Hannibal Mejbri and violently crushed his ankle. The Tunisian remained alone for a long time, grimacing in pain.
The referee of the match, Tom Abongile, immediately issued a red card. A logical sanction given the violence of the action and the risk of injury for Hannibal Mejbri.
The winner of this match between Mali and Tunisia will face Senegal in the quarter-finals. The Lions of Teranga won this Saturday in their round of 16 against Sudan (3-1). Ibrahim Mbaye, PSG striker, also scored.
The quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations will be played on January 9 and 10.
