Tunisia Women 0-1 Kenya Women – CAF Women's African Cup of Nations Qualifier, 26 February 2025

Kenya Women secured a valuable away victory in their CAF Women's African Cup of Nations qualifying tie, beating Tunisia Women 1-0 on 26 February 2025. The narrow result gives Kenya the edge ahead of the second leg and marks a significant result for the East African side on Tunisian soil.

The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut opportunities in the opening half. Tunisia enjoyed long periods of possession, but Kenya's disciplined defensive shape restricted the home side to few genuine threats. The decisive moment arrived when Kenya struck on the counter-attack, producing a clinical finish that silenced the home crowd.

Kenya's defensive resilience earns crucial win

After taking the lead, Kenya defended with great determination, absorbing pressure and clearing danger effectively. Tunisia pushed forward in search of an equaliser but lacked sharpness in the final third. Kenya's goalkeeper made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet, while the back line remained organised until the final whistle.

• Result: Tunisia Women 0, Kenya Women 1
• Competition: CAF Women's African Cup of Nations qualifiers
• Deciding factor: Kenya's counter-attacking efficiency and defensive discipline

This away win puts Kenya in a commanding position heading into the second leg. Tunisia will need to respond strongly, but Kenya's performance suggests they will be difficult to break down. The result could prove pivotal in their quest to qualify for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.