The Libya Observer

Libya delivered a disciplined, clinical performance on Friday night to stun host nation Tunisia 2–0 in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seizing momentum in a fiercely contested North African derby. ​Playing in front of a hostile crowd at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri in Sfax, the Mediterranean Knights absorbed early pressure before striking decisively in both halves. Libya broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute from the penalty spot. After veteran Tunisian left-back Ali Maâloul hauled down a Libyan attacker inside the box during a swift transition, Ali Youssef stepped up and calmly converted the spot-kick to send the visitors into halftime with a 1–0 lead. In the 61st minute, veteran winger Hamdi Elhouni capitalized on the space behind the Tunisian defense, clinically finishing to double Libya's advantage, extinguish hopes of a Tunisian comeback, and silence the home crowd. ​The victory marks a major milestone for Libya in Group H, lifting them to four points and top spot in the standings while dropping Tunisia to fourth on two points. Both sides will meet again in the return fixture on November 17.

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