AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2015
Venue: Estadio Manuel Enguru Date: 18/1/15 Kick-off: 19:00 GMT
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Tunisia must overcome the loss of two key attacking threats, forwards Saber Khalifa and Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, who were late withdrawals from the squad because of injury.
Both were hurt in last week’s 1-1 friendly draw with Algeria, and there will now be more pressure on Bordeaux winger Wahbi Khazri to lead the 2004 continental champions after he starred in qualifying.
The injuries have contributed to a difficult week which has also seen Tunisia endure problems with their accommodation in Equatorial Guinea.
“We have seen some strange things since arriving at our hotel, like a power cut that meant we had to eat our dinner under candlelight,” experienced Belgian coach Georges Leekens told Tunisian media.
“It is a very sad situation and it has upset the players’ concentration just before an important competition like the Afcon.
“Our objective is to build on the progress we have already made. The players are determined and confident that they can stand up to the challenge.”
Meanwhile, Rui Aguas, the Portuguese coach of Cape Verde, said the Blue Sharks are determined to match their famous run to the quarter-finals in South Africa two years ago.
“The other three teams are strong and more experienced, but we will do our best to shine and getting through the group stage has to be an objective,” said Aguas.
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