Third in their group before facing Libya on Friday at 20:00 at the Stade Tahieb Meiri, Tunisia could rely on Ismael Gharbi up front to kickstart their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign.
The Stade Tahieb Meiri will host a match of maximum pressure on Friday evening. According to 20 Minutes, Tunisia, only 3rd in their CAN 2027 qualifying group, welcome Libya at 20:00 for matchday 3.
In this setup, the name of Ismael Gharbi appears in the probable lineup unveiled by the French outlet, alongside Mastouri and Letaief in the attacking line. The match could be the one where the player and his teammates bounce back, after a failed World Cup for the Tunisian national team.
Maximum pressure on the Eagles
Tunisia sit only third in their pool and go into this fixture under maximum pressure, according to 20 Minutes. That position comes after the national team’s failed World Cup, in a context where every point counts.
Opposite them, Libya are bottom of the group with 1 point from a possible 6. In the pool’s other match, Uganda face Botswana.
Four wins in five meetings
Recent history favours the Eagles of Carthage: Tunisia have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between the two teams, according to 20 Minutes. A reassuring record, though no guarantee of Friday’s result.
The probable lineups point to two formations. For Tunisia: Dahmen; Drager, Talbi, Ghram, Rekik; Laidouni, Sassi, Ben Romdhane; Gharbi, Mastouri, Letaief. Aymen Dahmen, the goalkeeper, would take his place between the posts. Libya are expected to line up with Al Ouhaichi; Youssef, Souii, Abourouais, Farhat; Al-Badri, Shasfshuf, Al-Qulaib; Ekrawa, Salama, El Maremi. These starting elevens remain to be confirmed at kick-off.
Gharbi up front for the rebound
The presence of Ismael Gharbi in the attacking trio is one of the highlights of this probable lineup. Paired with Mastouri and Letaief, the forward would be tasked with driving Tunisia’s front line.
Head coach Moine Chaabani is in charge of Tunisia for this fixture. The match is broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1, Friday 13 November 2026, with kick-off set for 20:00 at the Stade Tahieb Meiri.