The Tunisian Football Federation announced on Monday that it has called up striker Mohamed Sadek Qadida to replace Hazem Al-Mestouri, who is injured and unable to participate in the upcoming matches against Libya. The medical examinations and tests that Al-Mestouri underwent confirmed that he suffered an injury that prevents him from playing in the next two matches against Libya on November 13 and 17 in Sfax and Tripoli, respectively, as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Qadida will join the rest of his teammates on Tuesday morning, and the team will hold a training session in the evening with all the players present. The first training session, which took place on Monday at the auxiliary field of the Taieb Mhirib Stadium in Sfax, was attended by 22 players. The team is preparing for the matches against Libya, which will be held on Friday at the Taieb Mhirib Stadium in Sfax.
The Libyan team will arrive in Sfax on Tuesday evening and will hold two training sessions before the first match against Tunisia. The two teams are part of Group Eight, where Uganda currently leads with four points, followed by Botswana and Tunisia with two points each, and Libya with one point. The Uganda team has already qualified for the finals.
The Tunisian team is currently preparing for the upcoming matches against Libya, and the coaching staff is working on perfecting the team's strategy and tactics. The team has been training hard to ensure that they are ready for the challenges ahead. The matches against Libya are crucial for Tunisia's chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers have seen some exciting matches so far, with several teams vying for a spot in the finals. The competition is fierce, and teams need to perform well to qualify. Tunisia is determined to make a strong impression and secure a spot in the finals.
Mohamed Sadek Qadida's inclusion in the team is expected to boost Tunisia's attacking capabilities. He will be working with the team's coach and players to ensure a smooth transition and to make an impact in the upcoming matches. Qadida's experience and skills will be crucial in helping Tunisia achieve their goals.
The upcoming matches against Libya will be a significant test for the Tunisian team, and they will need to be at their best to secure a win. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the matches, and they are confident that the team will perform well and make them proud. The matches will be a great opportunity for the team to showcase their skills and determination.
Key points
- Tunisia calls up Mohamed Sadek Qadida to replace injured Hazem Al-Mestouri for upcoming matches against Libya.
