Africa: Tunisia Down Algeria to Keep Hopes Alive

An own goal by Amir Bensebaini and Naim Sliti in the second half was enough for Tunisia to beat Algeria 2-1 in their Group B Day 2 clash on Thursday in Franceville. Substitute Sofiane Hanni pulled one back for Algeria in the dying minutes but it was little late as 'Les Fennecs' remain without a win at the tournament.

The victory serves a huge boost for the Tunisians, who succumbed to a 0-2 loss to Senegal in the Group B opener last Sunday at the same venue. The Carthage Eagles have three points from two games whilst Algeria has just a point from same number of matches.

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