Tunisia, which participated in the 2022 World Cup and reached the quarterfinals in the last Africa Cup of Nations, aims to make a statement this year. With tough opponents in the group, Tunisia aims to go as far as possible and clinch the title.
Tunisia heads to Ivory Coast with a young and revamped squad. Despite being considered an outsider, Tunisia harbors high hopes for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Building on their resilient performance in the 2022 World Cup and entering 2024 with a well-formed team, they seek to leave their mark in a manageable group and defy predictions by eliminating the big nations one by one.
Tunisia is in a good phase. The Eagles of Carthage won the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in November (4-0 against Sao Tome and Principe and 1-0 against Malawi). They also drew against Mauritania (0-0) on January 6. Furthermore, they defeated Cape Verde on Wednesday (2-0).
The team is well-prepared to kick off the African competition and go further. However, the ultimate goal is to win the title and become the surprise package of this Africa Cup of Nations.
Favored in the group, the team will give their all from the beginning and promises exciting matches.
Player to watch: Elias Achouri
The 24-year-old Copenhagen player is making consistent progress in Denmark. After scoring a fantastic goal in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, he convinced the coach to select him. Additionally, during the European phase, he helped the Lions successfully navigate the group stage of the Champions League, facing off against Manchester United and Bayern. A versatile attacking midfielder, he will be available to make impactful runs on the flank or through the middle, create speed, and, most importantly, contribute to goal-scoring.
List of selected players
Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen, Mouez Hassen, Béchir Ben Said
Defenders: Ali Abdi, Ali Maalou, Wajdi Kechrida, Yassine Meriah, Montassar Talbi, Hamza Jelassi, Yan Valery, Oussama Haddadi, Alaa Ghram
Midfielders: Elyes Skhiri, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Aïssa Laïdouni, Houssem Teka, Hamza Rafia, Mohamed Haj Mahmoud, Anis Ben Slimane
Forwards: Youssef Msakni, Naïm Sliti, Taha Yassine Khenissi, Haythem Jouini, Seifallah Letaief, Bassem Serarfi, Elias Achouri, Seifeddine Jaziri
