Tunisia opened their U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in dominant fashion, securing a 3-0 win over Somalia in their Group C opener.
The standout performer of the match was Fedi Tayechi, whose two goals and an assist earned him the Man of the Match award and helped propel his team to the top of the group.
Tayechi inspires Tunisia with a stunning performance
Tunisia asserted their authority from the start, dictating play and pressing Somalia deep into their half.
Their persistence paid off in the 15th minute, when Tayechi found the back of the net with a well-placed shot to give the Aiglons an early lead.
Building on their momentum, Tunisia doubled their advantage 15 minutes later, with Aniss Saïdi finishing off a well-orchestrated attacking move.
Tayechi continued to be a thorn in Somalia’s defense, and in the 55th minute, he struck again to complete his brace and put the result beyond doubt.
Tunisia tied at the top, Senegal clash looms
With this commanding win, Tunisia moves to the top of Group C, level on points with Senegal, who also secured a victory in their opening match.
The two sides will now face each other in a crucial encounter on Friday at 19:00, a fixture that could determine the group’s frontrunner.
Tayechi’s performance highlights Tunisia’s strength
Beyond his goals and assist, Tayechi’s all-around display showcased his importance to the team.
His ability to create chances, dictate the tempo, and convert opportunities makes him an essential figure for head coach Amine Neffati.
As Tunisia prepares for their highly anticipated match against Senegal, all eyes will be on Tayechi, whose form could be decisive in their pursuit of a place in the knockout stage.
