Gabon just need to avoid defeat in their final Group D encounter against Zambia on Thursday to qualify for the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after this frustrating draw against the unbeaten but unimpressive Tunisians.

In a game of few chances, the Carthage Eagles should have taken the lead on 27 minutes when Amine Chermiti rounded Panthers’ keeper Didier Ovorno but allowed defender Bruno Manga to clear his shot off the line.

The Panthers’ best chance was Eric Mouloungui’s off-target header after 19 minutes.