Tunisia’s bid for a record 17th consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification faces a stern test as they prepare to meet Madagascar on Thursday. Group A has been fiercely competitive, with Tunisia leading by a single point over Comoros and holding a slim two-point cushion above The Gambia. Meanwhile, Madagascar, currently at the bottom of the table, still have a slim shot at qualification if they win their last two matches and get favorable results elsewhere.
The Carthage Eagles, who recently appointed Kais Yaacoubi as interim manager after parting ways with veteran coach Faouzi Benzarti, will be aiming to tighten their hold on the group. However, Madagascar is in desperate need of a victory to keep their faint AFCON hopes alive and will be fighting for every chance on the field.
Due to Madagascar’s lack of a CAF-approved home stadium, the match will be held at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 GMT. The stakes are high for both sides; Tunisia will be sweating on this match as a slip could see Comoros overtake them in the standings, jeopardizing their journey to the finals. Group A promises an intense and closely watched clash as Tunisia aim to edge closer to qualification, while Madagascar hold onto their last glimmer of hope.
