LIVE: Mauritania v Tunisia | AFCON 2019 | Egypt
Match Info:
Time: 15:00 ET | 21:00 Cairo Local Time
Venue: Suez Stadium
The Group E match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations between Mauritania and Tunisia might very well be the most uninspiring of the whole tournament.
For newcomers and pushovers Mauritania, the match doesn’t matter.For Tunisia, though, there is something at stake.
Tunisia have been one of the flops of the Cup of Nations so far, taking only two points from uninspiring displays against Angola and Mali.
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Coach and former France star Alain Giresse has reacted angrily to public criticism that he is not starting midfielder Ferjani Sassi.
“Ferjani is returning from injury and needs rehabilitation in order to return to his full level,” said the 1980s midfielder.
After a 4-1 hiding from Mali, debutants Mauritania tightened up to draw 0-0 with Angola and hopes of a shock win could hinge on shackling in-form Tunisia forward Wahbi Khazri.
Head-to-head
Dominance for the Carthage Eagles here, with nine wins and two draws in 11 competitive fixtures between the two nations.
LIVE: Mauritania v Tunisia