Group E of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations took place from 16 to 24 January 2024, featuring Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, and Namibia. Mali and South Africa advanced to the round of 16 as the top two teams, while Namibia also progressed as one of the four best third-placed teams. The group's biggest upset saw Namibia claim their first-ever AFCON victory, beating Tunisia 1-0 with a late header from Deon Hotto off a Bethuel Muzeu cross. Mali then defeated South Africa 2-0, with goals from Hamari Traoré (a free kick) and Lassine Sinayoko, after Percy Tau missed an early penalty for South Africa. Finally, Tunisia and Mali drew 1-1, with Sinayoko scoring again and Hamza Rafia equalizing, leaving Tunisia winless and eliminated from the tournament.