Tunisia faces a setback as it bids farewell to one of its key players, Yassine Khenissi. Following a challenging encounter against Namibia, the Carthage Eagles must now navigate the competition without the contributions of this seasoned executive.
Namibia, living up to their moniker of the Braves Warriors, delivered an impressive performance, securing a 1-0 victory over Tunisia at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo.
The lone goal, netted by Deon Hotto in the dying moments of regular time, reflected the determined effort put forth by the Namibian team against a Tunisian side that struggled to find its rhythm.
From the early stages of the match, Collin Benjamin’s squad demonstrated their ability to go toe-to-toe with a formidable African opponent.
Despite an early attempt by Taha Yassine Khenissi, thwarted by a remarkable save from Namibian goalkeeper Kazapua (4th minute), the Brave Warriors showcased resilience.
Peter Shalulile pressed Tunisian goalkeeper Bechir Ben Saïd, forcing a splendid save (7th minute), while Yassine Meriah intervened decisively by denying Absalom Limbondi’s shot (8th minute).
In the aftermath of this disappointing result, it has been confirmed that Yassine Khenissi will play no further part in the competition due to undisclosed reasons.
His absence leaves a void in the Tunisian squad, requiring strategic adjustments from coach Jalel Kadri as the team looks to recover and regroup for the challenges that lie ahead.
As Tunisia faces the prospect of an AFCON 2023 campaign without the services of Yassine Khenissi, the football fraternity watches with anticipation to see how the team adapts and competes in the remaining fixtures of the tournament.
