South Africa 0-0 Tunisia: Eagles of Carthage knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations

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·24 January 2024

South Africa 0-0 Tunisia: Eagles of Carthage knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations

Tunisia fell at the first hurdle

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Tunisia's Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended with a whimper on Wednesday as a goalless draw with South Africa left them bottom of Group E.

A tournament that started with a history-making defeat to Namibia ends at the group stage for the Eagles of Carthage, who created very little in what was a must-win game.

Haythem Jouini headed over the bar in the dying embers but that proved about the only clear-cut chance the 2004 winners could create.

It was a cagey contest in the sweltering heat of Korhogo, though South Africa twice crafted good opportunities through both Evidence Makgopa and Thapelo Morena.

Jalel Kadri’s side were the third-highest ranked side heading into this year’s AFCON behind holders Senegal and 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco but mustered only two points. They, along with Ghana and Algeria, fall at the first hurdle.