Tunisia 0-2 Libya
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification – Group H, Matchday 3
Friday 13 November 2026 | Stade Taieb Mehiri, Sfax
Libya produced a disciplined and clinical performance to claim a valuable 2-0 away victory over Tunisia in Group H of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. Ali Youssef converted a first-half penalty and Hamdou Elhouni added a second-half goal as the visitors took a significant step in the group.
First half
Tunisia, coached by Mouine Chaabani, controlled more of the possession early on but struggled to create clear chances against a well-organised Libyan defence under Youssouph Dabo. The decisive moment arrived just before the interval. In the 44th minute, Libya were awarded a penalty, which Ali Youssef calmly converted to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at half-time.
Second half
Libya continued to defend resolutely and looked dangerous on the counter-attack. In the 62nd minute, they doubled their advantage. Sayfulnasr Judour provided the assist on a rapid break, and Hamdou Elhouni finished with a right-footed shot to make it 2-0. Elhouni was later shown a yellow card for excessive celebration.
Tunisia pushed for a response in the closing stages and made several substitutions, but they were unable to break down the Libyan backline. Libya managed the game professionally to secure all three points.
Full-time: Tunisia 0-2 Libya.
Group H implications
The result moves Libya onto four points from three matches and strengthens their position in Group H, while Tunisia remain on two points and face increased pressure in their qualifying campaign. The two sides meet again in the return fixture in Libya on 17 November.
Match Report by Dr. Talal Osman
Manager, GCC Sport
