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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The victory keeps Tunisia at the top of Group H with 12 points, while Liberia, now with 7 points, will look to bounce back in their next game against Sa\u0303o Tome\u0301 and Pri\u0301ncipe.<\/p>\n

Monrovia \u2013 Liberia\u2019s national football team, Lone Star, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Tunisia on Wednesday in their 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Complex.<\/p>\n

The Carthage Eagles struck early in the fourth minute with Mastouri finishing off a well-worked move. The goal came after high pressing from Hannibal Mejbri, who intercepted a ball from Edward Ledlum in Liberia\u2019s half and set up Mastouri for the finish.<\/p>\n

Lone Star\u2019s goalkeeper, Tommy Songo, made a brilliant save in the 11th minute to keep the hosts in the game, denying a diving header from Tunisia.<\/p>\n

Liberia\u2019s first real attempt on goal came in the 14th minute, with Solomon Tweh firing a long-range shot that Tunisia\u2019s goalkeeper, Aymen Dahmen, was quick to save.<\/p>\n

Despite a strong attacking effort from Divine Teah, Bryant Farkarlun, and Ayuoba Kosiah, Liberia struggled to break through Tunisia\u2019s defense. The hosts had a penalty appeal turned down in the 29th minute when Bryant was brought down in the box, but the referee waved play on.<\/p>\n

Kosiah was denied a chance to score later in the first half, and Tunisia nearly doubled their lead when Nai\u0308m Sliti hit the crossbar just before halftime. Bryant also had a chance, but his shot went over the bar after a nice dribble past a defender.<\/p>\n

In the second half, Liberia came out strong, with Teah setting up Ledlum for a close-range shot that narrowly missed the target. Songo was again called into action, making a crucial save to deny Tunisia a second goal.<\/p>\n

Despite dominating possession, Liberia couldn\u2019t find an equalizer, and Tunisia absorbed the pressure. Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane nearly sealed the win for Tunisia in the final minutes but missed a golden opportunity.<\/p>\n

The victory keeps Tunisia at the top of Group H with 12 points, while Liberia, now with 7 points, will look to bounce back in their next game against Sa\u0303o Tome\u0301 and Pri\u0301ncipe.<\/p>\n

After the match, stand-in coach Thomas Kojo praised his team\u2019s performance, acknowledging their lack of scoring ability but expressing hope for future improvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team is young, and they need time to produce the results we want,\u201d Kojo said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Liberia. The victory keeps Tunisia at the top of Group H with 12 points, while Liberia, now with 7 points, will look to bounce back in their next game against Sa\u0303o Tome\u0301 and Pri\u0301ncipe. 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