ABIDJAN: Namibia produced one of the all-time TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations shocks by defeating 2004 champions Tunisia 1-0 in Tuesday’s Group E opener.

In a cagey first half of few chances, both sides lacked sharpness before Brave Warriors’ late thunderbolt stole the points.

The Carthage Eagles dominated possession but struggled to penetrate a resolute Namibian backline marshalled by Ivan Kamberipa.

Namibia now tops Group E with 3 points as South Africa prepare to play Mali in the group’s other game later day.

The Carthage will have to recover against Mali on January 20 while Namibia come up against regional foes South Africa on January 21.

Source: Emirates News Agency