Huge sensation at the CAN!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Huge sensation at the CAN!

Tunisia kicked off its African Cup of Nations with a defeat against Namibia, who had never won a match in the competition.

Quarter-finalist of the previous African Cup of Nations and qualified for the 2022 World Cup, Tunisia was defeated at the start of the CAN in Ivory Coast, losing to Namibia (0 -1), Tuesday in Korhogo. The very first victory for the Namibians at the CAN, for their fourth participation in the continental event.

The Eagles of Carthage, with Montassar Talbi, Ellyes Skhiri or Youssef Msakni, did not shine in the game and suffered on the counterattacks of the Brave Warriors, who ended up opening the scoring by Deon Hotto in the 88th minute for this nation only 113th in the Fifa Ranking.

The Tunisians must revive against Mali in the next match, while Namibia will challenge a neighboring southern African country, South Africa.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.