Libya lead Tunisia 1-0 at half-time in Sfax after converting a penalty in the third round of the CAN 2027 qualifiers.
The result leaves Tunisia chasing the game after they were unable to turn their possession and attacking pressure into a goal in front of their home supporters. Several of their attempts failed to test the target.
Libya adopted a counter-attacking approach, allowing Tunisia to control the ball before attempting to break forward quickly. That strategy paid off shortly before the interval when one of Libya’s attacks forced the Tunisian defence into an error.
The Chevaliers du Nil were awarded a penalty in the 44th minute and made no mistake from the spot to move in front.
The Aigles de Carthage and the Chevaliers du Nil both came into the match needing a victory to revive their qualifying campaigns. Tunisia must now find a way back into the contest after falling behind at the end of a first half in which Libya’s defensive discipline and rapid breaks made the difference.