Tunisia's national under-20 football team is set to participate in the UNAF zone eliminations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN-2027). Coach Nabil Trabelsi has called up 24 players for the tournament, which will take place in Egypt from September 24 to October 6. The team will face stiff competition from top African teams, with the top two teams qualifying for the final phase of CAN-2027 in Ghana.
The Tunisian team will begin their campaign against Algeria on September 24 at 14:30 Tunisian time. This will be followed by matches against Morocco on September 27 at 18:00, Egypt on September 30 at 18:00, and Libya on October 3 at 18:30. The team's preparation and performance in these matches will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the next round.
The 24-player squad selected by Coach Trabelsi includes goalkeepers Iyad El Abed, Slim Bouasker, and Youssef Oueslati. The defense will comprise Wassim Garchi, Ali Jaber, Chamseddine Jraied, Rayan Boukadida, Louay Ghodhbane, Naïm Telmoudi, Abdessalam Akid, and Rayan Zouabi. The midfield will feature Noam Strotz, Mohamed Aziz Chaabane, Dhirar Brik, Rayane Gara, Alexandre Bouzamita, Youssef Mrad, and Chiheb Abdelli.
The attacking lineup for Tunisia includes Koussay Ben Maacha, Salem Mounir Bouajila, Mohamed Yassine Chaabani, Fedi Tayachi, Daylyn Saïdi, and Ayoub Mekid. With a balanced squad, Coach Trabelsi will be looking to make a strong impression in the eliminations and guide his team to the next stage of the tournament.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Ghana, and the UNAF zone eliminations will be a crucial step for teams vying for a spot in the tournament. Tunisia's U20 team has a challenging task ahead, but with careful planning and execution, they can make a strong case for qualification.
Coach Nabil Trabelsi will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance from his team, given the competition and the stakes involved. His experience and tactical acumen will be vital in helping the team navigate the eliminations and achieve their goal of qualifying for CAN-2027.
The Tunisian team's performance in the eliminations will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, who will be eager to see how the team fares against top opponents. With a talented squad and a well-planned strategy, Tunisia's U20 team has the potential to make a deep run in the tournament.
Key points
- Tunisia's U20 football team will face Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, and Libya in the UNAF zone eliminations for CAN-2027.
- Coach Nabil Trabelsi has called up 24 players for the tournament, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers.
- The top two teams in the eliminations will qualify for the final phase of CAN-2027 in Ghana.
