Tunisia beats Algeria 2-1 in AFCON 2017, Group B
The Tunisian team managed to beat the Alegrian neighbouring team in their second match each as part of the Group B at AFCON 2017, Franceville, Gabon.
Tunisia scored first in the second half by Aissa Mandi and then scored another goal by Naim Sliti.
However, towards the end of the match, substitute Sofiane Hanni scored a consolation goal for the Algerian Desert Foxes a minute into stoppage time.
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