Senegal and Tunisia share spoils

Senegal and Tunisia had to settle for a share of the spoils after an entertaining 2-2 draw in the opening Group D match of the…

Senegal and Tunisia had to settle for a share of the spoils after an entertaining 2-2 draw in the opening Group D match of the African Nations Cup in Tamale.

Issam Jomaa opened the scoring for the Tunisians, before Moustapha Sall capitalised on an error to level the scores at the break.

Fulham's Diomansy Kamara then handed the Lions of Teranga the lead before a stunning strike from Mejdi Traoui seven minutes from time earned his side a draw.

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