2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Namibia secures historic last 16 spot after drawing with Mali

Namibia has etched its name in history, securing a spot in the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever with a hard-fought draw 0-0 against Mali on Wednesday.

Demonstrating remarkable determination and resilience, the Namibian team successfully withstood a formidable attack from their opponents, earning a well-deserved place in the knockout stages.

Despite not securing a victory in any of their group games, Namibia advances as one of the best third-placed teams. Their next challenge awaits as they are set to face Angola in the first knockout round, while Mali will take on Burkina Faso.

Meanwhile, the host nation, Ivory Coast, is anxiously awaiting the outcome of Group F matches to determine their fate in the tournament. If they progress, they'll face an impressive Mali side that remains undefeated in the competition.

In another captivating match, South Africa and Tunisia played to a goalless draw, allowing Mali to claim the top spot in Group E. Amidst the on-field battles, Namibia emerges as the true heroes of the day, fighting bravely to secure a well-deserved draw and make history for their nation.