Tunisia’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign Over as a goalless draw against South Africa left them bottom of Group E.
Tunisia remarkably crash out of AFCON 2023 after a goalless draw against Bafana Bafana left them short in a tournament that started with a history-making defeat to Namibia ends at the group stage for the Carthage Eagles, who looked out of action from inception.
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. Tunisia, along with Ghana and Algeria, all fell short and exit the tournament at the first phase.
Bafana Bafana proved resolute throughout and follow Mali straight into the knockout stages of the tournament, while Namibia join as one of the best third-placed teams.
