Tunisia loses 0-2 to Libya in CAN 2027 qualifier in Sfax
The Carthage Eagles remain without a win in Group H after a penalty by Ali Youssef and a second goal from Hamdou El Houni.
Tunisia lost 2-0 to Libya on Friday 13 November at the Taïeb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax, in the third round of CAN 2027 qualifying for Group H. Tunisia have still not won in the group, after draws against Uganda (1-1) and Botswana (2-2).
Libya took the lead in the 44th minute, when Ali Youssef converted a penalty awarded after a foul by Ali Maâloul. Hamdou El Houni made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 64th minute. Tunisia created several chances in the first half, including a header by Mohamed Dräger in the 23rd minute, but could not score.
Tunisia remain last in Group H with two points, while Libya move level with Uganda at the top on four points, though Uganda have played two matches to Libya's three. Uganda play Botswana on Saturday 14 November. The return match against Libya is scheduled for Tuesday 17 November.
Why it mattersTunisia must beat Libya in the return match on Tuesday 17 November to keep their qualification chances alive.