🇹🇳 Tunisia Edges Zambia in Late Comeback Victory
After being on the ropes for over an hour, Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Zambia 2-1 in Group B action at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite not being at their best, Georges Leekens’ side showed grit and opportunism to grab all three points and take a big step toward qualification.
⚽ Match Highlights:
59′ – Emmanuel Mayuka (Zambia): Opened the scoring after sustained Zambian pressure.
70′ – Ahmed Akaichi (Tunisia): Equalized after a shift in momentum, converting Tunisia’s best spell of the match.
89′ – Yassine Chikhaoui (Tunisia): Sealed the win with a well-placed header, capitalizing on Zambia’s defensive lapse.
🎙️ Post-match – Ahmed Akaichi:
“The credit goes to the whole team… including those on the bench who supported us. I also thank the coach who recalled me at the last minute.”
“We have to stay focused. All matches are like finals at this level. We took advantage of our opponent’s drop in pace to score. That’s why focus is everything.”
🧮 Group Implications:
Tunisia now has 4 points from 2 matches, taking a strong lead toward qualification.
Zambia, with only 1 point, will need a win in their final group match and hope for favorable results.
Tunisia’s late-game composure and ability to punish opponents’ lapses are proving key in a tight Group B. All eyes now turn to their third and decisive clash.
