Tunisia beat Egypt To Lift Third Consecutive U20 North African Championship

Tunisia beat Egypt To Lift Third Consecutive U20 North African Championship By Our Reporter Tunisia have beaten Egypt in the final game of the 2021 U20 North African championship (UNAF) to lift the trophy for the third consecutive year. The tournament took place in Tunisia between 8 November and 12 November and saw the participation of six nations in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia. However, Morocco withdrew from the tournament and there were only five teams. They were all put in one group with each one facing the other once and the team topping the group being crowned champion. Egypt won all three of their opening matches and went into the final game against Tunisia who had collected just seven points from their three opening games. The Pharaohs needed a draw or a win to lift the trophy while the defending champions could only secure the title with a win. The Carthage Eagles were up for the challenge as they were able to beat their North African rivals 3-1 to claim their fifth title. While Egypt are still unable to win the UNAF trophy after having won the second edition in 2006.