Tunisia Qualify For AFCON Finals

Tunisia coach George Leekens says he is happy to have qualified for
the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations even if their performance against
Botswana was not great.
The Carthage Eagles drew 0-0 with Botswana at the National Stadium in
Gaborone on Friday night to end top of their group with 11 points.
Leekens had told the media before the game that they would vie for all
three points even though they just needed a point.
The game plan, however, showed that they chose to be cautious and not
do any unnecessary attacking. The tie was evenly balanced with Tunisia
showing maturity in sticking to their tactics.
Tunisia did test Botswana keeper Kabelo Dambe near the end when he had
to make double saves in what could have been a big blow for the hosts.
"My boys did what they had to do and I am happy we qualified. The
performance was not that important," Leekens said immediately after
the game.
For Botswana it was merely pride at stake as they picked up their very
first point during the Qualifiers.
Peter Butler, the Zebras coach, had explained that his strategy was to
mix a team of youth and experience, which is why Mogogi Gabonamong
played a role on Friday night.
The new boy in the team, Segolame Boy of Township Rollers, made his
presence in the team felt and he was only let down by a lack of
experience.
Platinum Stars attacker Mogakolodi Ngele, who replaced captain Joel
Mogorosi, was unlucky not to have got on the score sheet in the dying
minutes when he just missed the target.