In a tightly contested match, Madagascar and Tunisia delivered a thrilling 3-2 showdown, with Tunisia edging out a win that brought them within reach of AFCON qualification. Tunisia struck first, with Hamza Rafia finding the net in the 6th minute, setting a fast pace that left Madagascar scrambling to respond. However, the hosts fought back with intensity, and their pressure forced an own goal from Tunisia’s Memmiche in the 20th minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
Refusing to be rattled, Tunisia quickly regained their lead as Ltaief slotted home a goal, making it 2-1. But Madagascar was not finished yet. In first-half injury time, Amada rose to the occasion, scoring a dramatic equalizer in the 45+3 minute to end the first half at 2-2.
The second half saw both teams locked in a tense battle, with neither able to break the deadlock until the final moments. Then, in the dying minutes, Tunisia’s Abdi delivered the heartbreaking blow, netting the decisive goal to secure a 3-2 victory. This win leaves Tunisia just one draw away from sealing their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, while Madagascar faces an uphill battle to keep their qualification hopes alive.
