Tunisia begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at home to Uganda on Thursday at the Olympic Stadium in Tunis. The match is the opening fixture of Group Eight in the qualifiers for the tournament, which will be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
The fixture comes at a challenging time for the Eagles of Carthage, who sit fourth in their World Cup qualifying group with zero points after three consecutive defeats. The team has scored just two goals while conceding twelve in their last five matches, all losses, the most recent a 1-3 defeat to the Netherlands in June.
Rmili's First Test
This match marks the first competitive test for new coach Nabil Rmili, who took charge of the team in August following the departure of Herve Renard after disappointing World Cup qualifying results. Rmili said previously: "We are preparing a new journey for the Tunisian national team with greater capability." The coach hopes to turn the page on recent poor form and start a new era with a victory to restore confidence.
Match Details and Broadcast
The match kicks off at 8 PM local time (10 PM Mecca time). It will be broadcast live on beIN Sports and Tunisian National Channel 1, preceded by a 30-minute pre-match analysis show. The match officials are from Mauritania, with two assistants from the same country.
Qualifying Context
The qualifiers feature 24 teams, including the three host nations. The best-placed team among Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will qualify regardless of their group position, while the remaining spots are contested by the other nations. Tunisia has a rich history in the competition, having participated in every finals since 1994 and winning the title in 2004.
Mortadha Ben Ouanes is sidelined for Tunisia due to injury. Fans can check the team's upcoming fixtures and squad list on our site. The two teams will meet again in the return qualifying fixture in March 2027.
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