AFCON 2025 : Coulibaly Sees Red as Mali’s Disciplinary Woes Continue

Mali’s tournament frustrations deepened when Coulibaly was shown a straight red card in the 27th minute following a reckless foul that left the referee with no hesitation. The early dismissal forced his side into damage control for the remainder of the contest.

The sending-off marked an unwanted milestone for the Eagles, with Coulibaly becoming the second Malian player to be red-carded back-to-back in the ongoing tournament, underlining Mali’s growing discipline concerns at a crucial stage of the competition.