Africa Cup of Nations 2021 roundup - January 12

It's safe to say that January 12's AFCON action may be remembered for a touch even as.

The opening fixture noticed Tunisia conflict with Mali, and truely, this become mental.

Mauritania met Gambia and the Ivory Coast took on Equatorial Guinea, but let's simply get into the fixture you're all here for.

Mali netted the sport's best intention from the penalty spot quickly after half of time courtesy of Ibrahima Kone, but the real a laugh commenced with 15 mins to go. Wahbi Khazri missed his personal penalty, before absolute mayhem ensued.

The referee blew the final whistle within the eighty fifth minute, however resumed after realising his error. He then despatched Mali's El Bilal Toure off with three mins in the past and then stopped the sport inside the 89th minute. No stoppage time. No nothing.

That gave the look to be it, but whilst the managers were conserving press conferences, it became determined to restart the game and play the remaining short while with the fourth professional in fee. Mali came out but Tunisia refused, and that became that.

Gambia emerged victorious in their first ever AFCON suit in opposition to Mauritania.

Midfielder Ablie Jallow fired an excellent strike from range after ten minutes, and that was enough to steer his side to the top of Group F after the first matchday.

They ought to have had a few extra desires, but in the long run they didn't want them.

The final recreation of the day noticed the Ivory Coast stable a solid 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea.