The Tunisia Under-17 football team showcased an impressive performance against Fiji U17, winning decisively 6-0 in their opening match at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. From the start, Tunisia controlled the game, exhibiting superior technical skill and pace that proved challenging for the Fijian side.
After establishing dominance, Tunisia opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a goal from Wassim Slama, who finished off a slick assist from Lyes Ghodhbane. Just six minutes later, Firas Tayechi doubled the lead, assisted by Aymen Touati, sending Tunisia into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.
Immediately after the break, Tunisia continued their offensive, with Ranim Achari scoring in the 46th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Fiji. Slama then netted his second goal of the match in the 53rd minute, further solidifying Tunisia’s lead at 4-0.
Coach Hatem Nafti made strategic substitutions in the 62nd minute, bringing in Aymen Saidi, Saif Abdallah, and Mohamed Tlili, who quickly contributed to the scoreline. Saidi scored Tunisia’s fifth goal in the 74th minute, assisted by Tayechi, while Abdallah added another six minutes later, taking advantage of a setup from Adem Grira. The scoring concluded in the 86th minute when Tayechi completed the rout with his second goal, deftly finishing from a cross by Chaabane A.
This commanding win not only solidifies Tunisia’s strong start in the tournament but also demonstrates their readiness to compete at a high level on the world stage. The skills and teamwork displayed by the young Tunisian squad are promising for their upcoming matches in the tournament and suggest they could be strong contenders as the World Cup progresses.
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