Tunisia to announce squad on Saturday ahead of Libya qualifiers

Tunisia will name its squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya this Saturday, with the training camp set to begin in Sfax on Sunday. The team is looking to bounce back from a recent draw with Botswana.

The technical staff of the Tunisian national team, led by coach Mehdi Ben Cheikh, will announce the Eagles of Carthage squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya this Saturday. The official announcement will be published on the Tunisian Football Federation's website following the conclusion of the seventh round of the domestic league on November 7.

A senior source within the Tunisian Football Federation said: "The list will be published via the federation's official website, immediately after the end of the postponed matches from the seventh round of the local league, scheduled for November 7."

The team's training camp begins on Sunday, November 9, in the capital before moving to the city of Sfax. The first training session is scheduled to take place in Sfax that same day during the FIFA international window.

Match Schedule

Tunisia will host Libya in the third qualifying round on Friday, November 13, at the Taib El Mhiri Stadium in Sfax, with kick-off at 5:00 PM. Match tickets will be available for purchase electronically and at the stadium ticket offices.

The team will then depart for Tripoli on Sunday, November 15, via a private plane ahead of the second leg. The return match, the fourth round of qualifiers, is set for Tuesday, November 17, at 5:00 PM.

Competitive Context

These finalized logistical plans come at a critical time for the Tunisian side. The team is seeking its first win in Group 8 of the AFCON qualifiers after a slow start. Its most recent official result was a 2-2 draw with Botswana on March 28, where Hazem Mastouri scored twice.

The team is under pressure to improve its position in the group standings and boost its chances of qualifying for the continental tournament. The source confirmed there have been no changes or postponements to the domestic league schedule, allowing players to join the camp without complications.

The squad now prepares to host Libya at home on the upcoming November 11, aiming to move on from the recent draw and start a winning run in the qualifiers.