Namibia have finally won a game at the Africa Cup of Nations after putting in a brave fight to edge Tunisia 1-0 in a Group E match played at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium.Prior to the match, Namibia had played nine matches in the AFCON, losing seven and drawing twice, a run that didn’t inspire much confidence heading to the clash and considering the opponents they were up against.However, time without a number, it has been proven that there are no underdogs in the tournament as the Brave Warriors not only dominated but deservedly won the encounter.The indefatigable wingback Deon Daniel Hotto headed home from close range late in the second half to settle the contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_7805400##The Orlando Pirates man would be named and handed the man of the match gong for the efforts put in.Tunisia who looked a pale shadow of former self haven’t been good in their opening matches in recent editions as the Carthage Eagles have failed to win any of their last four opening matches.AFCON2023: Traore’s late penalty earns Burkina Faso slim win against MauritaniaThe Kenyan duo of Stephen Yiembe and the experienced Gilbert Cheruiyot served as the assistant referees in the game that had Somalian whistler Omar Artan at the centre.While Cheruiyot has previously done duty in the tournament, it was debut day for Yiembe as this is his first AFCON tournament as an assistant referee.Ababu Namwamba calls for calm amid questions on 2027 AFCON preparednessA look at the global standings, results in previous matches, quality in the squad, and other aspects show that Tunisia who are making their 16th in-a-row appearance in the AFCON were favourities to win the duel convincingly.That was not the case as Namibia looked comfortable throughout and controlled the game, their first against Tunisia in the AFCON.Tunisia conceded a goal in the six qualifying matches and looked set to keep yet another clean sheet but Hotto’s bullet header spoiled everything.AFCON 2023- GROUP STAGETuesdayBurkina Faso – Mauritania 1-0 (0-0)/Traore 90+5/Tunisia – Namibia 0-1 (0-0)/Hotto 88/23.00: (2.15) Mali (3.25) S.Africa (3.90)Wednesday20.00: (1.30) Morocco (5.80) Tanzania (12.0)23.00: (2.40) Dr Congo (3.20) Zambia (3.40)***odds are subject to change***
