Tunisia's national football team coach, Moez Kebaier, has expressed his determination to secure a win against Uganda in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match, set to take place on September 23, 2026, at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès, marks the beginning of the qualifiers for the national team. Kebaier highlighted the significance of a strong start, not only for the team's chances of qualifying but also for regaining the confidence of the Tunisian fans.
During a press conference held at the media center of the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium, Kebaier emphasized that the match against Uganda will not be an easy one. He cited the fact that Uganda, as one of the host countries, has already qualified for the tournament, and therefore, will not be under any pressure. Additionally, Kebaier noted that the Ugandan team is known for its direct and physical style of play, which will require the Tunisian players to be fully focused throughout the match.
Kebaier also highlighted the positive atmosphere within the team, with good communication between the players and the coaching staff. He expressed his confidence in the team's ability to achieve a positive result, which would help restore the team's reputation in African football. The coach emphasized that the team's project is focused on building a new team, but this does not mean that experienced players will be overlooked.
The coach also addressed the issue of player selection, stating that fitness and technical ability are the primary criteria for selection. He mentioned that player Ghayth Zaalouni is part of the extended squad and has had a good end to the season, but needs to work harder to regain his place in the team. Kebaier also explained that Ali Abdi was not selected due to injury and some unfortunate statements he made, but emphasized that Abdi is a valuable player.
Monther Talbi, a Tunisian player, also expressed his determination to achieve a good result against Uganda. He emphasized that the match is an opportunity for the team to regain the trust of the Tunisian fans and that the team is focused on achieving a win. The match will be refereed by Mauritanian referee Abdoul Aziz Bouh, who will be assisted by his compatriots Hamdine Diabe and Ibrahima Salem Hamad.
The match between Tunisia and Uganda is set to take place on September 23, 2026, at 20:00 local time. The two teams are part of Group 8 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kebaier's team will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign, while Uganda will be seeking to cause an upset against the higher-ranked Tunisian team.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are set to be a challenging tournament for all teams, and Tunisia's match against Uganda is just the beginning. With a strong team and a determined coach, Tunisia will be looking to make a statement in the qualifiers and secure a place in the tournament.
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- Tunisia's national football team coach, Moez Kebaier, is determined to secure a win against Uganda in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
