France, Dec. 31 -- Ismael Gharbi gave Tunisia the lead from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time. But Feisal Salum levelled just after the restart in the Group C match at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Annex.

AndMiguel Gamondi's men hung on for the stalemate that carried them through as one of the four best third-placed sides to the next phase, where they will play the hosts Morocco.

Tunisia finished as runners-up and will take on Mali for a place in the quarter-finals.

"We did not have enough time to prepare the team, but worked together with the federation," said Gamondi.

"I feel very proud, not just for myself, but for the country. I wanted to change this mentality of Tanzania always being underdogs. To qualify is great fo...