MALI'S SURPRISE FOOTBALL ARMY

There’s plenty of passion ahead of AFCON’s quarter-finals. But instead of hatred, fans of two rival teams are showing a whole lot of love. Burkinabes have come out in support of Mali who beat them to reach the last eight. And they’ll be backing The Eagles when they face hosts Ivory Coast on Saturday. Understand their Pan-African history and you’ll understand why. It must be one of the biggest bromances in football!!! Can you think of one bigger?

1/4 final draw.

Nigeria v Angola
DR Congo v Guinea
Mali v Ivory Coast
Cape Verde v South African.