Tunisia Crash Out Of Nations Cup As Namibia Book Second Round Place

Tunisia played out a goalless draw with South Africa to crash out of the 2023 Africa Nations Cup, while lowly-rated Namibia advance to the second round.

The Carthage Eagles needed a win to qualify for the second round but they struggled to break down a resolute South African side.

Tunisia suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Namibia in their first match before playing out a 1-1 draw against Mali in the second game. They finished bottom of the group with two points.

In the other Group E encounter, Namibia booked a place in the second round after a goalless draw with Mali.

Mali finished top of the group with five points followed by South Africa on four points, Namibia picked the slot for the best loser with four points and the third position.

Namibia will take on Angola in the round of 16 on Saturday.

2004 Nations Cup champions, Tunisia finished bottom of the group with two points to head home in an embarrassing manner.

Tunisia joined the likes of Algeria, Ghana in bowing out of the competition in the group stage.