Tunisia Turn to Experience and New Faces for Opening Afcon 2027 Qualifiers

Tunisia coach Mouine Chaâbani has recalled experienced trio Ferjani Sassi, Aïssa Laïdouni and Ali Maâloul for the Eagles of Carthage’s opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Uganda and Botswana.

Tunisia face Uganda on 24 September before taking on Botswana four days later, as Chaâbani begins the task of rebuilding following a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign.

Only 14 players from the World Cup squad have been retained, with Chaâbani combining experienced…