Published:
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
• Tunisia aims for a second TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title
• Tunisia will participate for the 16th consecutive TotalEnergies CAF AFCON
• They are based in Korhogo, with South Africa, Mali and Namibia.
Tunisia is embarking on a quest for a second continental title that has been elusive to them since their 2004 triumph.
The former champions are making their 21st appearance, with the last 16 of them being consecutive since 1994.
First assignment for them would be to get through a tricky Group E consisting of Mali, Namibia and South Africa.
Tunisia’s TotalEnergies CAF AFCON fixtures
16 January
Tunisia – Namibia: 17:00 GMT – Stade Amadou John Coulibaly, Korhogo
20 January
Tunisia – Mali: 20:00 GMT – Stade Amadou John Coulibaly, Korhogo
24 January
South Africa – Tunisia: 17:00 GMT – Stade Amadou John Coulibaly, Korhogo
Road to Cote d’Ivoire
Tunisia secured their ticket to Cote d’Ivoire as leaders of Group J with 13 points.
The Carthage Eagles attack found the net 11 times. A good performance which is reassuring in view of the tough defence that they will be facing in Cote d’Ivoire. The Tunisian defense only conceded one goal throughout the qualifiers, giving them the best defense record in the qualifiers.
Player to watch: Youssef Msakni
Youssef Msakni will be the Tunisian player to watch for the former champions. The 33-year-old dreams of leading his country to a second continental title. A feat that would allow him to definitely make history since a trophy would be the icing on the cake for the player who has enjoyed a successful club career.
Coach: Jalal Kadri
Jalel Kadri took charge of the Tunisian team at the 2021 edition in Cameroon by a combination of circumstances after Mondher Kebaier, then head coach contracted Covid-19 just a few days before the round of 16 match final against Nigeria.
Despite losing to Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals, Kadri managed to qualify the team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and will look to use both experiences to better lead his team in Cote d’Ivoire.
Tunisia’s TotalEnergies CAF AFCON record:
1962: Third place
1963: Group stage
1965: Finalist
1978: fourth place
1982: group stage
1994: group stage
1996: Finalist
1998: Quarter-finals
2000: Fourth place
2022: Group stage
2004: Winner
2006: Quarter-finals
2008: Quarter-finals
2010: Group stage
2012: Quarter-finals
2013: Group stage
2015: Quarterfinals
2017: Quarter-finals
2019: fourth place
2021: Quarter-finals
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