The Gambia, which is participating in its first CAN, continues its surprising adventure in the tournament by finishing second in the group.
Against Tunisia, the Gambians made their magic speak: globally dominated by the "Eagles of Carthage", they scored the only goal of the match by Ablie Jallow, author of a splendid half-volley which lodged in the skylight (90th+3).
Before that, the Tunisians could have taken the advantage, but Seifeddine Jaziri saw his penalty saved by Gaye (45th + 1), the Gambian goalkeeper.
The Tunisians therefore missed a penalty in each of their three matches...
In the aftermath, the exclusion of Tunisia's substitute goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha (45th + 3) added confusion to the match.
By dominating without scoring, the Tunisians were punished.
It must be said that they were deprived for this match of twelve players, positive for Covid-19, including their star Wahbi Kazri.
They reach the final phase by the smallest of margins, finishing among the four best third, and will face Nigeria on Sunday (8:00 p.m.).
The Gambia will have to get rid of Guinea on Monday (5:00 p.m.) in order to continue their adventure in the competition.
In the other match of group F, Mali had no trouble winning against Mauritania, already eliminated, thanks to goals from Massadio Haïdara from the 2nd minute and Ibrahima Koné from the penalty spot (49th).
Massadio Haidara, followed by Moussa Doumbia, launched Mali towards their victory against Mauritania in CAN group F in Douala, January 20, 2022 CHARLY TRIBALLEAU AFP
The Malians will face Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday (8:00 p.m.).
The program for the 8th finals:
Sunday
Burkina Faso-Gabon 5:00 p.m.
Nigeria - Tunisia 8:00 p.m.
Monday
Guinea - Gambia 5:00 p.m.
Cameroon - Comoros 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Senegal - Cape Verde 5:00 p.m.
Morocco - Malawi 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Ivory Coast - Egypt (5:00 p.m.)
Mali - Equatorial Guinea (20:00)
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