Tunisia is looking forwards for the qualification game on Friday versus Libya in Category J for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Jalel Kadri’s side currently sit top of the table with four points after two matches with Libya a point behind, and the teams will also clash again in Benghazi next Tuesday.
Every game versus any team is important.
Nonetheless, this matchup features two African teams.
In the event that we defeat Libya, we will be in a great position to qualify (to the Africa Cup of Nations, Ed).
(to the Africa Cup of Nations, Ed.).
We have prepared for the match extremely well”, remarked Tunisia defender, Montassar Talbi.
Like Libya, Equatorial Guinea also have three points in the group, while Botswana are bottom with a single point.
Tunisia assistant coach, Ali Boumnijel, added “we are neighbours and it is not our first match against our neighbours, Libya. It is a derby.
We know they are focused on us. Every time we played against them, in Tunis or Tripoli, the confrontation is not easy. We notice that they have new players”.
The top two teams from each group qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in the Ivory Coast across January and February next year.