Libya lead Tunisia at half-time in Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier

Libya hold a 1-0 lead over Tunisia at half-time in Sfax in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match.

The fixture is the third-round meeting between the two sides, both of whom need victory to revive their campaigns. Tunisia have enjoyed the support of the home crowd but have been unable to turn their possession and attacking efforts into a goal.

The hosts have created opportunities, although their attempts have failed to find the target. Libya, meanwhile, have adopted a counter-attacking approach, allowing Tunisia to control the ball before looking to break forward quickly.

That strategy paid off shortly before the interval. One of Libya’s rapid attacks put the Tunisian defence under pressure and led to a foul inside the penalty area.

The Chevaliers du Nil were awarded a penalty in the 44th minute and converted it to take the lead. Tunisia must now chase the game in the second half.

The result is particularly important for both the Aigles de Carthage and the Chevaliers du Nil as they seek to recover their positions in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.