The Tunisian women's team started the first round of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the best possible way. Indeed, the Tunisians have inflicted a beating (6-2) to the Egyptians, this Wednesday, October 20, at Petro Sport Stadium in Cairo.
Samir Landolsi's charges quickly got into the game. Leila Maknoun opened the scoring in the 31st minute. The striker Alaa Kaabachi (32', 47' and 78') scored a hat-trick. Mariem Houij added to the score by converting a penalty in the 74th minute. Sabrine Ellouzi (82') ended the festival of the Tunisians largely superior.
For the Egyptians, Leila Cherif (47') and Dana Nadda (65') saved the honour. The Tunisians are almost certain to play in the second round of qualifying for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.
The return match is scheduled for 26 October at the El Menzah Stadium in Tunis.