A Chapon double tips the scales in Egypt's favour

Egypt's youth team got their North Africa tournament qualifying campaign for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations off to the perfect start, edging their Tunisian counterparts 2-1 on Tuesday.

Omar Shaboun was the hero. The Enppi striker scored both of the young Pharaohs' goals against the hosts to hand Egypt three precious points at the start of their campaign.

Adam Al-Zribi netted Tunisia's only goal. Egypt could have extended their lead but wasted the chance when left-back Hossam Hassan missed a penalty in the 76th minute.

Those three points sent Egypt top of the North Africa tournament standings, ahead of Algeria on goal difference. Algeria had claimed their own first-round win over Morocco by a single unanswered goal in a match played earlier in the day.

Four teams are contesting the Tunisia-hosted North Africa tournament: Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.

Morocco will stage the finals next year.