SPA: Mali Downs Malawi 3-1 to Close Each Nation’s ACN

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The African Cup of Nations came to a close for both Mali and Malawi after the Malians’ 3-1 win Monday.

A first minute goal from Frederic Kanouté was augmented two minutes later by Seydou Keita.  Russel Mwafulirwa pulled Malawi within one early in the second, but a late goal from Mamadou Bagayoko gave Mali their ultimate margin of victory.

The result put the Malians in position to qualify for the quarterfinals, should Angola beat Algeria.  The Foxes and Antelopes eventually acquiesced to a draw, leaving Mali  out of the knock-out stage.

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