10-man Equatorial Guinea suffer heavy beating from rampant Tunisia in AFCON qualifier

Tunisia has started its Africa Cup of Nations journey in the best possible way after a comfortable win over Equatorial Guinea in Rades.

The Carthage Eagles put four goals past their 10-man visitors, Equatorial Guinea to kick start their AFCON 2023 qualifiers superbly.

Youssef Msakni turned out to be the star of the evening after coming on as a substitute to score a brace.

Equatorial Guinea started the game like the meant business and could take at least a point back home after the first half ended in a goalless draw.

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However, Tunisia found the breakthrough nine minutes into the second half Naim Sliti fired them in front.

It was no less than the Eagles deserved, having dominated the encounter from start to that point.

Things went from bad to worse for the visitors as they were reduced to ten men when Joanet Lopez was sent off for two bookable offences in the 71st minute.

It was at this point that the collapse started as Tunisia doubled their advantage six minutes later via Seifeddine Jaziri.

Mskani made it 3-0 three minutes later before wrapping up the win with his second and Tunisia's fourth of the game five minutes from time.

Yes, the host was that rampant against the visitors from Equatorial Guinea.

Tunisia could have scored more than the four goals they had after the Eagles created 14 chances, six of which were big.

Tunisia also had 17 shots compared to just three for Equatorial Guinea. Young goalkeeper, Jesus Owono had a night to forget for the away side despite making some good saves.

The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia have taken control of Group J after that convincing win over Equatorial Guinea.

Tunisia has leapfrogged Libya, who defeated Botswana, top of the group thanks to their superior goal difference.

Both sides have three points after winning their opening games.

Tunisia will take on Botswana next while Libya faces Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.