Afcon roundup: Tunisia knocked out after stalemate with South Africa

24-Jan-2024 19:30:55 | Guardian

Namibia qualify for last 16 for first time after holding Mali
South Africa through in second place from Group E

Tunisia limped out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a whimper after they were held to a 0-0 draw by South Africa in the sweltering heat of Korhogo on Wednesday, a result that sends their opponents into the last 16.

The onus was on Tunisia to make the play as they needed a win to move off the bottom of Group E, but they created very little in the contest and failed to break down a resolute South Africa. Mali top the pool with five points from their three games following a goalless draw with Namibia, with South Africa in second place on four points. Namibia also qualified for the first time as one of the four best third-placed teams.