The Tunisian national football team is set to start their campaign in the CAN-2027 qualifiers against Uganda on Thursday at the Hammadi Agrebi stadium in Radès, followed by a match against Botswana on Monday. The team, led by coach Mouine Chaabani, aims to make a strong comeback after a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup and previous tournaments. With a new coach and a renewed squad, the Aigles de Carthage are looking to regain their footing and make a push for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.
The team's objective is to build a solid squad capable of achieving high levels of preparation and overcoming upcoming challenges. The qualifiers against Uganda and Botswana are crucial, as the team seeks to collect maximum points in Group H, which also includes Libya. The winner of the group will secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with Uganda already assured of a place as one of the host countries.
Coach Mouine Chaabani has called up several experienced players, including Ali Maaloul, Ferjani Sassi, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, and Aïssa Aïdouni, who were absent from the last World Cup. These players are expected to bring leadership and experience to the team. The squad also features new faces, such as Mohamed Nasraoui, Sami Chouchane, and Sadok Kaddida, who have impressed with their performances in their clubs this season.
The team will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup and previous tournaments. The Aigles de Carthage have a rich history in African football, with 22 participations in the Africa Cup of Nations, including 17 consecutive appearances. They won the title in 2004 and finished as runners-up in 1965 and 1996.
Uganda, on the other hand, has participated in the Africa Cup of Nations eight times, with their best finish being a second-place finish in 1978. The two teams have a recent history, having faced each other in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Tunisia winning 3-1. The match will be directed by Mauritanian referee Abdel Aziz Bouh, assisted by his compatriots Hamdine Diba and Ibrahim Salem Hamad.
The team is seeking to respond to the expectations of the Tunisian public and demonstrate a strong reaction in terms of results and performance. A convincing performance will allow the technical staff to work with more serenity and make informed decisions about the team's identity and style of play.
The match against Uganda marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Aigles de Carthage, with the team seeking to establish a clear and stable identity. The team's performance will be closely watched, as they aim to make a strong statement and take the lead in Group H.
Key points
- Tunisia's national football team faces Uganda in the CAN-2027 qualifiers on Thursday at the Hammadi Agrebi stadium in Radès.
- Coach Mouine Chaabani has called up experienced players to lead the team in the qualifiers.
- The team aims to secure maximum points in Group H and make a push for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.
