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Tunisia trying looking forward to match in opposition to Libya on Friday

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Tunisia is trying forward for the qualification match on Friday in opposition to Libya in Group J for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Jalel Kadri’s facet at present sit high of the group on 4 factors after two matches with Libya some extent behind, and the groups will even meet once more in Benghazi subsequent Tuesday.

”Each match in opposition to any crew is essential. However it is a contest between two African groups. If we safe a great consequence in opposition to Libya, we shall be in a great place for qualification (to the Africa Cup of Nations, Ed.). We’ve ready for the match very effectively”, mentioned Tunisia defender, Montassar Talbi.

Like Libya, Equatorial Guinea even have three factors within the group, whereas Botswana are backside with a single level.

Tunisia assistant coach, Ali Boumnijel, added “we’re neighbours and it isn’t our first match in opposition to our neighbours, Libya. It’s a derby.
We all know they’re centered on us. Each time we performed in opposition to them, in Tunis or Tripoli, the confrontation shouldn’t be simple. We discover that they’ve new gamers”.

The highest two groups from every group qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which is able to happen within the Ivory Coast throughout January and February subsequent yr.