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Afcon 2019: Tunisia not over Senegal defeat - Giresse

Coach Alain Giresse has stated Tunisia are yet to get over their 1-0 defeat to Senegal in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) semi-final.

Dylan Bronn’s own goal into extra time shattered the North Africans’ ambition of reaching the final after Ferjani Sassi wasted a penalty to defeat Senegal.

Giresse’s men face Nigeria in Wednesday’s third-place encounter.

“Our target was more than just reaching the semi-final. But now we focus on the game against Nigeria and hope to win third place,” Giresse told the media during Tuesday’s pre-match conference.