Following their surprising 1-0 defeat to Namibia, head coach of Tunisia, Jalel Kadri, credited a better-organized Brave Warriors side who secured victory at the Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly stadium in Korhogo on Tuesday.

The Group E clash was the first for both sides, with the former champions of 2004 entering the match as strong favorites.

Sharing his reactions after the disappointing result, Kadri stated that the loss was to a superior side, providing insight into the development of football on the continent.

“Everyone knows how to attack and defend, and this gives an idea about the development of football on the African continent. We lost the match to a respectable team. We were stronger on paper, but Namibia showed that they were stronger than us in the match,” said the dejected coach.

The coach further urged his players not to be discouraged as there are two more matches to be played to determine the group outcome.

“There are two matches remaining, and our reaction must be positive, and God willing, we can get out of this situation we have put ourselves in,” concluded Kadri.