Tunisian selection is back to the wall. After a disappointing course in this CAN 2023+1, she still has a chance to qualify in the round of 16, beat South Africa.
After a (surprising) defeat against Namibia and a poor draw against Mali, Tunisia greatly disappointed during this African Cup of Nations. Currently last in group E, however, she still has a chance to go to the round of 16. To do this, he just has to beat South Africa during the 3rd and last day of the 1st round.
The Tunisians should not be asked about questions by facing South Africa because the qualification of the Eagles of Carthage is imperatively required a victory against its main competitor in 2nd place.
In the ranking, Mali is 1st with 4 points, South Africa is currently 2nd with 3 points, Namibia is 3rd with its 3 points acquired against the Carthage Eagles while Tunisia is last with 1 point.
The tone is set for this match that has become decisive by the strength of things. If Tunisians have many advantages to win the fact remains that they have not shown much so far and the selection seems to be stuck in a tactical shackles imposed by coach Jalel Kadri.
On the South African side, it will be necessary to be wary of the cohesion of a team with a homogeneous framework, most of the players coming from the Sundows team. South Africa is also very fast in the game and remains effective in front of the goal.
This decisive match between Tunisia and South Africa will be refereed by the Senegalese Issa Sy. He will be assisted by Nouha Bangoura (Senegal) and Eric Ayimavo Ayamr Ulrich (Benin) while Djindo Louis Houngnandandand (Benin) will be the 4th referee.
The meeting between Tunisia and South Africa will be disputed at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly stadium in Korhogo Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (HT) and will be broadcast by BeIN Sports Ar Max 1, Bein Sports FR 2, Sport Digital and Sport TV 2.
The national selection should evolve according to the following composition: Béchir Ben Said, Yan Valery, Yassine Meriah, Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi, Ali Maaloul, Ellyes Skhiri, Aissa Laidouni, Anis Ben Slimane, Youssef Msakni, Seifeddine Jaziri.
