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Tunisia defeats Zambia and leads Group B at African Cup

Xinhua, January 23, 2015 Adjust font size:

Tunisia got their first win at the African Cup of Nations on Thursday after they defeated Zambia 2-1 and took a lead in Group B.

In the 89th minute, Yasine Chikhaoui headed in a cross from Youssef Msakni, giving the Tunisians the comeback victory.

Emmanuel Mayuka had given Zambia a lead in the 59th minute, but Ahmed Akaichi equalized with a header in the 70th following a flicked-on corner.

In the other game of Group B, the Democratic Republic of Congo tied Cape Verde 0-0. Tunisia's four points gave it a temporary lead in the group.

Tunisia will play their final group match against DR Congo on Monday in Bata, while Zambia take on Cape Verde in Ebebiyin.

Every team in the group has chance to reach the quarter-final stage. Endi