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Africa Cup of Nations Group F: Mali ease past Mauritania to claim top spot

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January 20, 2022 Mali's Moussa Doumbia in action with Mauritania's Ibrehima Coulibaly REUTERS

Left back Massadio Haidara’s early goal set Mali on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mauritania on Thursday and top spot in Africa Cup of Nations Group F.

Haidara scored the fastest goal of the tournament as he netted after 92 seconds, before Mali added a second via the penalty spot through striker Ibrahima Kone, who scored for the third game in a row.

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