In a thrilling turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, Namibia pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory against Tunisia, thanks to winger Deon Hotto’s 88th-minute goal. This unexpected outcome adds to the string of surprising results that have marked the tournament’s early stages.

Despite being 87 spots below Tunisia in the world rankings, Namibia displayed exceptional tenacity and creativity, outshining their opponents throughout the Group E clash at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium. This triumph, a first-ever win for Namibia in the Cup of Nations finals, underscores their remarkable performance.

Namibia’s spirited gameplay deserved a more significant goal margin, but their missed opportunities and erratic decision-making prevented them from further capitalizing on their dominance. Tunisia, the group’s favorites, struggled to find their footing, and goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said’s crucial saves kept them afloat amid relentless pressure from Namibia captain Peter Shalulile.

Hotto, the hero of the match, squandered a clear chance in the first half and saw his curling free kick saved before seizing the moment with his decisive late goal, securing an unforgettable triumph for Namibia.