Maurice Revello Tournament: Tunisia fall to Portugal in the final

Africa Today at 17:24

Nafongo TRAORE

News Editor

There would be no coronation for Tunisia at the end of their remarkable run in the2026 Maurice Revello Tournament. The Carthage Eagles fell 0-2 to Portugal in the final on June 13.

The challenge proved too great for Tunisia in the final against an unbeaten Portuguese side that topped Group B. Fábio Baldé opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, while Rafael Nel dashed Tunisia's hopes with a goal deep into stoppage time, at 90+6.

The Eagles could not hold out and had to settle for second place in the 2026 Maurice Revello Tournament.

Tunisia's hopes dazzled the world during this event. The tournament came at the perfect time, sandwiched between the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the Olympic Games, providing the coaching staff with invaluable experience.

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