Moroccan international referee Hamza Fares will take charge of Tunisia's key Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on November 13. The match will be played at the Hamadi Ibnoul Khadra Stadium in Radès.
This appointment comes as the Tunisian national team holds just two points from two matches, following a 1-1 draw with Uganda and a 2-2 draw with Botswana. The Libyan team has one point from the same number of games, making a win in Radès a significant boost for either side's qualification hopes. This key encounter comes on November 13, just two days after the original fixture date of Saturday 11 November, adding further intensity to the preparations.
Match Officials Details
Referee Fares will be assisted by linesmen Lahcen Azkaou and Hamza Al-Naseri, with Mustafa Al-Khashab serving as the fourth official. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4 PM GMT.
Group 8 Context
Uganda currently leads the group with four points, while Tunisia and Botswana are level on two points each. Tunisia's most recent result was a 2-2 draw with Botswana on March 28, 2027, where Hazem Mastouri scored twice. In that match, Botswana took the lead in the 37th minute through Thatayaone Kgamanyane, before Hazem Mastouri equalized in the 44th minute from a Montassar Talbi assist. Mastouri then added his second goal in the 49th minute to put Tunisia ahead, before Lebogang Ditsele leveled for the visitors in the 60th minute from a Gape Mohutsiwa assist.
This match will be the first leg of the tie, with Libya hosting the return fixture just four days later on November 17. The Tunisian side will rely on its home support in Radès to start this critical phase of qualifying strongly, with its full upcoming schedule now clear. The team will hope that Hazem Mastouri, their two-goal scorer from the last match, can have a similar impact against Libya to turn the tide in the group.
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