Tunisia Stage Comeback To Defeat Kenya And Reignite U-20 AFCON Campaign

Tunisia Stage Comeback To Defeat Kenya And Reignite U-20 AFCON Campaign

Sampson Adedeji

Tunisia revived their hopes at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, with a spirited 3-1 comeback win over Kenya in their second Group B match on Sunday at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Still reeling from a narrow defeat to Nigeria in their opening game, the Carthage Eagles needed a response—and delivered emphatically in the second half. Goals from substitutes Omar Ben Ali and Alaeddine Derbali ensured Tunisia secured all three points.

Kenya had drawn first blood in an energetic contest. Lawrence Ouma opened the scoring in the 38th minute, finishing from close range after a well-placed assist by Hassan Beja. It was a deserved lead following Kenya’s bright first-half display, having also impressed in their 3-2 loss to Morocco.

But Tunisia pulled level just before the break. A VAR check confirmed a handball by Baron Ochieng in the box, and Farès Bousnina made no mistake from the spot to equalise, shifting the momentum in Tunisia’s favour heading into half-time.

The North Africans emerged the stronger side after the interval, with coach adjustments paying dividends. Substitute Omar Ben Ali made it 2-1 in the 70th minute, calmly slotting home after sustained attacking pressure.

Fellow substitute Alaeddine Derbali put the result beyond doubt five minutes from time, unleashing a thunderous long-range strike into the top corner to cap off a commanding second-half display and end Tunisia’s four-match winless run in the tournament.