Uncategorised Comoros’ Rafiki Stun Tunisia with a 1-0 Victory in Tunis, Closing the Gap to Just One Point

In a thrilling encounter at the Stade Olympique de Rades, Comoros pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory against Tunisia to stay just one point behind the North African giants in the race for qualification. Tunisia, who came into the match with 6 points, were left reeling as Comoros put on a disciplined and determined display.

The decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Rafiki Said found the back of the net after a slick through ball from Faiz Selemani. The pass sliced through the Tunisian defense, and Said showed composure as he slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to send the visiting fans into jubilation.

Tunisia tried to mount a comeback, but the Comoros defense stood firm, repelling all attacks. The Tunisian crowd, who had expected a comfortable win, was left stunned as the final whistle blew, confirming a historic win for Comoros on foreign soil.

With this victory, Comoros now sit just one point behind Tunisia on the table, keeping their hopes of qualification very much alive. The return leg promises to be an intense battle, with Tunisia set to travel to the island for the reverse fixture on Tuesday. The stakes will be high as both teams seek to secure their spots in the next round.


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