Tunisia vs Sao Tome and Principe: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 15, 2023 at 11:25 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:08 AM

The African nations begin their World Cup qualification campaign

Tunisia takes on Sao Tome and Principe to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign. These two teams are a part of Group H of the CAF WC Qualification.

The Tunisian team suffered two friendly defeats in the October international break. They will look to return to winning ways against a side ranked way below them.

Kick-off

Friday, 17 November 2023, 7:00 PM (GMT)

Saturday, 18 November 2023, 12:30 AM (IST)

Location: Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi

Form

Tunisia (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-D

Sao Tome and Principe (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-L

Players to watch for

Youssef Msakni (Tunisia)

Youssef Msakni has been a long-time servant of the Tunisian national team. The 33-year-old scored 20 goals for his national side, with two returning in September. Msakni will look to add more goals to his tally in the November international break.

Luis Leal (Sao Tome and Principe)

Luis Leal is the highest goal scorer in Sao Tome and Principe’s history. The Portuguese-born forward has scored 10 times for the national side, with the last two goals coming in a 2-2 draw with Sierra Leone.

Match facts

Tunisia have lost their last two matches
Sao Tome and Principe suffered a 6-0 defeat in their last game against Nigeria
Tunisia is the highest ranked team in the qualification group

Injury and team news

Tunisia

Al Ahly left-back Ali Maaloul is absent from the list due to a muscle injury. The Carthage Eagles coach will also have to do without Hannibal Mejbri, who is out of action with Manchester United.

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between these two nations.

Predicted lineup for Tunisia vs Sao Tome and Principe

Tunisia Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Aymen Dahmen, Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Yassine Meriah, Wajdi Kechrida, Ali Maaloul, Ellyes Skhiri, Aissa Laidouni, Elias Achouri, Issam Jebali, Youssef Msakni

Sao Tome and Principe Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ronaldo Silva, Ricardo Fernandes, Adjakson Ramos, Lucio Oliveira, Rogrio Fernandes, Aldair, Ricardo Cardoso, Denilson Silva, Ronaldo Lumungo, Luis Leal, Marcos Barbeiro

Match prediction for Tunisia vs Sao Tome and Principe

Tunisia are the clear favourites to win this match. Tunisia ranks 32 in the FIFA rankings, while their opponents are 186th in the world. Sao Tome conceded six against Nigeria and if they fail to keep a tight defensive line, then they might concede heavily.

Prediction: Tunisia 4-0 Sao Tome and Principe

Telecast details

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