Tunisia coach معين الشعباني expressed his disappointment after his team's loss to Libya in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The match, which took place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, ended with a 2-0 victory for Libya. الشعباني stated that the team's mentality needs to change if they want to succeed in the future. He mentioned that even if a top coach like جوارديولا were to join the team, it would not make a difference if the mentality remains the same.

The loss to Libya has left Tunisia at the bottom of Group 8 in the qualifying standings with only two points. The team's next match will be against Libya in the fourth round of qualifying. الشعباني emphasized that the team's mentality is crucial, especially when playing against other teams outside of Tunisia. He noted that the team's players have a different mentality when playing for their clubs compared to when they play for the national team.

الشعباني also mentioned that some players feel like they are not part of the team and that they are not from Tunisia, which affects their performance. He stressed that the team's mentality needs to change if they want to succeed in the future. The coach's comments come after a disappointing loss to Libya, which has put Tunisia's chances of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations in jeopardy.

The Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Tunisia and Libya took place on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Libya. Tunisia's loss has given them only two points in Group 8, making it difficult for them to qualify for the tournament. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying.

Coach الشعباني's comments on the team's mentality have sparked a debate about the team's performance. The team's players have been criticized for their lack of motivation and commitment to the national team. The coach's statement that even a top coach like جوارديولا would not make a difference if the mentality remains the same has raised questions about the team's future.

Tunisia's loss to Libya has put their chances of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations in jeopardy. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying. Coach الشعباني's comments on the team's mentality have highlighted the need for change if the team wants to succeed in the future.

The team's performance has been disappointing, and the coach's comments have sparked a debate about the team's future. Tunisia's fans are eagerly waiting for the team's next match, hoping that the team will turn their fortunes around. The team's chances of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations are still alive, but they need to improve their performance to succeed.

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