Sport · Singapore Bureau
Tunisia's AFCON hopes dim after drawing with Botswana
Tunisia failed to break their winless streak, drawing 2-2 with Botswana in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The result extends the North African side's struggles to eight matches without a victory.
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Tunisia were unable to capitalize on home advantage in their Group H AFCON qualifier against Botswana on Monday, settling for a 2-2 draw in Rades that deepens concerns about their continental tournament prospects.
The stalemate marked the eighth consecutive game without a win for the Tunisian side, highlighting a sustained period of poor form that threatens their qualification chances. Despite playing at home, Tunisia could not find the breakthrough needed to arrest their disappointing run.
Botswana's resilience ensured they earned a point from the encounter, showcasing their competitive strength in the qualifying campaign. The draw leaves both teams to assess their positions in the group standings as the qualification race progresses.
Tunisia will be seeking an immediate return to winning ways in their next fixture to rebuild momentum and salvage their AFCON credentials. The extended winless streak has raised questions about the team's ability to mount a credible challenge in the tournament's qualifying phase.