In an electrifying showdown at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tunisia clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Madagascar, securing a crucial three points to rise to the top of Group A with a total of 10 points. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, packed with goals, drama, and relentless efforts from both teams.
The game kicked off with high intensity, and Tunisia quickly took control as Hamza Rafia opened the scoring with a well-placed shot, giving his side an early advantage. However, Madagascar found an equalizer in unexpected fashion when Tunisia’s Amenallah Memmich inadvertently directed the ball into his own net, leveling the score at 1-1.
Tunisia quickly regrouped, and it wasn’t long before they regained the lead. Sayfallah Ltaief produced a clinical finish, putting his team back in front. Yet Madagascar remained undeterred, and just before halftime, Ibrahim Amada unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that sailed past the Tunisian goalkeeper, making it 2-2. Both teams entered the break on level terms, with the crowd eagerly anticipating more action in the second half.
The second half was a tense battle for control, with both teams creating chances and pushing for a decisive goal. It seemed as though the match might end in a stalemate, but Tunisia found a breakthrough in the dying moments. Deep into stoppage time, Ali Abdi rose above the defenders to head the ball into the net, sealing the victory for Tunisia with a dramatic final goal.
The result dealt a blow to Madagascar, who remain at the bottom of the group with just 2 points, while Tunisia now sits confidently atop Group A, inching closer to qualification.
