Still recovering from a failed 2026 World Cup campaign, Tunisia confirmed their poor form. Trailing on the scoreboard, they snatched an equalizer but never managed to take the lead.

The Eagles of Carthage, usually formidable at home in qualifiers, showed defensive and offensive shortcomings. The Radès crowd left frustrated.

This result complicates the task for the Tunisians in a group where they will need to bounce back quickly to hope for qualification for the 2027 CAN.